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Seal of Alexander I., King of Scotland : 1107-1124. The figure is armed in hauberk with continuous coif, apparently of chain-mail ; worn over a tunic or gambeson, seen at the wrist and skirt. Conical nasal helmet, lance with streamer, kite-shield, and goad-spur, are the other items of the equipment. The leg does not shew any armour, though the softening of the wax may have obliterated markings which originally indicated a defensive provision at this part. The ornaments of the portrait are usual at this period.

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Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe
By John Hewitt
Published in 1855
Available from books.google.com

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Sunday 9 August 2020

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906*792

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Armour, Century:12th, Horse, Place:Scotland, Royalty, Seals

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