Since the Crusades, brave knights have proudly worn their Tabards & Smocks over their armor as a clear symbol of whom they swore their vows too. Did you know how tabards came to be? To keep the knights from roasting in the Middle Eastern sun. The tabard kept chain mail and armor from feeling like a oven! So comfortable, they became quite a favorite, with armor or without. Both stylish and functional, enjoy this specialty from our clan here at Ye Old Renaissance Shop.