Tabbard Hospitable

Tabardo Templar, Above all Tabardothick in whitish fabric with the typical red cross of the Knights Templar.The Crusaders wore tabards (from the French tabard), also known as tunics, over their armor. They were usually stamped with the cross denoting the knight fighting for the liberation of Jerusalem.

In medieval times, many Crusaders wore these tabards on the armor, often combined
with an appropriate robe. They wanted the typical cross to be seen that symbolized the
teutonic orders to fight for the liberation of Jerusalem.

Our tabards have a loose cut and are made following historical examples.
The cross is arranged on the left side above the heart. The tabard is cut into the
front and back.

Lining: 100% cotton, (100% Baumwolle)

Care instructions: manual washing only

Templar for men and women with the Cross of eight Beatitudes, made of polyester.

The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem has its origins until 1070, when a group of Italian marketers built a hospital in Jerusalem to care for pilgrims.When the Templars' growing popularity, the Monks warrior Hospitalries decide to change to get the donations they received military orders, although they never left their welfare and charitable duties.In 1306 they invaded the island of Rhodes and established their sedee there. They later moved to the island of Malta, where they continued to maintain the independence of their state and became known as "The Knights of Malta".

At the Council of Troyes in 1128, the Order of the Temple was recognized by Pope Honorius II. Knights received the white robe as a symbol of the purity of his life, which Pope Eugenius added to the Red Cross in 1146. King Baldwin II, king of Jerusalem, installed in the Order in an area of the Jerusalem palace believed to be the temple of Solomon, who bear the name of the Knights Templar or Templars. Orders of battle for the defense of the Holy Land are legendary, as it is still a wealth accumulated mystery losses.

Templar Knight Hooded Cloak,

• white cotton fabric
• Embellished with a red velvet cross stitched on the left forearm area.
• A buttoned leather strap secures the hood to the front.
This Mantle is complemented by the Tunic of the Knights Templar (Sold separately)

Medieval Tabardo, Knights Hospital, black / natural color

This calf-to-calf tunic is made of sturdy cotton fabric. It is cut straight and has side slits from the waist down, as well as slightly shorter slits in the center of the front and back. It presents on its chest the cross of the Hospitalries (cross of Malta).

Long-sleeved hospital clothing for men combined with white cross and hospital chest, made in 100% cotton