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			[[Image:Thomas_Hawley_Clarenceux_King_of_Arms.jpg\|thumb\|Example of a tabard on Thomas Hawley, Clarenceux King of Arms (1556)]]

	A tabard is a simple covering worn over [[armour]] (in [[period]], usually [[maille]] armour) originally to protect it from heating up in the harsh [[Middle East]]ern sunlight of the First [[Crusade]]. It quickly became decorated with [[embroidery]] and [[heraldic]] display. It is important to note that as period heraldic custom evolved, it became common that only those in the employ of an armiger (or the armiger himself) would bear that individual's arms on a tabard. For example, only a herald working in service to his king or the king himself should bear his kingdom's arms on a tabard. This custom in SCA employ varies from kingdom to kingdom (see below).		A tabard is a simple covering worn over [[armour]] (in [[period]], usually [[maille]] armour) originally to protect it from heating up in the harsh [[Middle East]]ern sunlight of the First [[Crusade]]. It quickly became decorated with [[embroidery]] and [[heraldic]] display. It is important to note that as period heraldic custom evolved, it became common that only those in the employ of an armiger (or the armiger himself) would bear that individual's arms on a tabard. For example, only a herald working in service to his king or the king himself should bear his kingdom's arms on a tabard. This custom in SCA employ varies from kingdom to kingdom (see below).

Averykrouse: Expanded tabard information

2008-09-24T03:34:04Z

Expanded tabard information

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	A tabard is a simple covering worn over [[armour]] (in [[period]], usually [[maille]] armour) originally to protect it from heating up in the harsh [[Middle East]]ern sunlight of the First [[Crusade]]. It quickly became decorated with [[embroidery]] and [[heraldic]] display.		A tabard is a simple covering worn over [[armour]] (in [[period]], usually [[maille]] armour) originally to protect it from heating up in the harsh [[Middle East]]ern sunlight of the First [[Crusade]]. It quickly became decorated with [[embroidery]] and [[heraldic]] display. It is important to note that as period heraldic custom evolved, it became common that only those in the employ of an armiger (or the armiger himself) would bear that individual's arms on a tabard. For example, only a herald working in service to his king or the king himself should bear his kingdom's arms on a tabard. This custom in SCA employ varies from kingdom to kingdom (see below).

			The construction of a tabard is relatively simple. Most designs start with a [[cloth]] rectangle, a hole removed from the center for the neck. Depending on the time and place of the design, the design may take on a more square appearance, may be longer or shorter, or may flare at the bottom (into more of a trapezoid shape). In many instances, there are additional rectangles added at the shoulders to form open sleeves. Tabard sleeves normally have smaller replication of the design on the main part of the tabard. A tabard can be worn belted or unbelted or may be tied at the sides.
	Tabards are reletively simple: a [[cloth]] rectangle with a hole for the neck. At the waist is was held closed by ties or the [[swordbelt]]. Heraldic tabards were often worn without armour, as pure heraldic display.

	The [[surcoat]] was a more elaborate adaptation of the tabard, and dates from later in period.		The [[surcoat]] was a more elaborate adaptation of the tabard, and dates from later in period.

	==Tabards in the SCA==		==Tabards in the SCA==
	In the [[SCA]] tabards are commonly worn over armour in the [[field]] or over [[garb]] of it. In both cases, they are used as heraldic displays. In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], for example, [[herald]]s and guards who attend on the [[crown]] wear tabards bearing the kingdom [[arms]].		In the [[SCA]] tabards are commonly worn over armour in the [[field]] or over [[garb]] of it. In both cases, they are used as heraldic displays. In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], for example, [[herald]]s and guards who attend on the [[crown]] wear tabards bearing the kingdom [[arms]].
			Because of the ease of construction, many [[fighter]]s own several tabards. Those bearing the arms of their [[barony]] or [[kingdom]] are worn when at [[war]], and those bearing personal or [[household]] heraldic displays are worn at [[tourney]]s. However, some kingdoms recommend or require that only populace badges be displayed on the tabard of a fighter or individual wishing to represent his kingdom in non-heraldic capacities. The [[Kingdom of Meridies]], for example, encourages the fighting populace to wear a specific design of tabard incorporating one of the populace badges, but discourages the use of the kingdom arms on a tabard for anyone who is not acting as a herald (or is not the king himself). This may stem from the restriction of wearing a [[laurel wreath]] or [[crown]] when the right to wear one or both has not been given through award or title.

	Because of the ease of construction, many [[fighter]]s own several tabards. Those bearing the arms of their [[barony]] or [[kingdom]] are worn when at [[war]], and those bearing personal or [[household]] heraldic displays are worn at [[tourney]]s.

	In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron of Ealdormere issued a request at his coronation to the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear tabards bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]].		In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron of Ealdormere issued a request at his coronation to the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear tabards bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]].

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Paul Matisz at 02:54, 12 May 2006

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	A tabard is an ~~item~~ ~~of [[clothing]]~~ worn over [[armour]] ~~which~~ is ~~also~~ a ~~great~~ ~~way~~ to ~~display~~ ~~your~~ ~~[[heraldry]].~~ ~~Basically~~ it is a ~~rectangle~~ ~~with~~ a ~~hole~~ ~~for~~ the ~~neck~~ ~~and~~ is ~~held~~ on by ~~either~~ a [[~~belt~~]] or ~~ties~~ ~~at the sides~~.		A tabard is a simple covering worn over [[armour]] (in [[period]], usually [[maille]] armour) originally to protect it from heating up in the harsh [[Middle East]]ern sunlight of the First [[Crusade]]. It quickly became decorated with [[embroidery]] and [[heraldic]] display.

			Tabards are reletively simple: a [[cloth]] rectangle with a hole for the neck. At the waist is was held closed by ties or the [[swordbelt]]. Heraldic tabards were often worn without armour, as pure heraldic display.
⚫	~~''See also:'' [[Surcoat]],~~ [[Period Clothing]]

⚫	[[category:clothing]]
			The [[surcoat]] was a more elaborate adaptation of the tabard, and dates from later in period.

			==Tabards in the SCA==
			In the [[SCA]] tabards are commonly worn over armour in the [[field]] or over [[garb]] of it. In both cases, they are used as heraldic displays. In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], for example, [[herald]]s and guards who attend on the [[crown]] wear tabards bearing the kingdom [[arms]].

			Because of the ease of construction, many [[fighter]]s own several tabards. Those bearing the arms of their [[barony]] or [[kingdom]] are worn when at [[war]], and those bearing personal or [[household]] heraldic displays are worn at [[tourney]]s.

			In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron of Ealdormere issued a request at his coronation to the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear tabards bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]].

			==See also:==
			*[[Surcoat]]
		⚫	*[[Period Clothing]]

		⚫	[[category:clothing]] [[category:armour]]

Paul Matisz at 13:35, 2 May 2006

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	A tabard is an item of [[clothing]] worn over [[armour]] which is also a great way to display your [[heraldry]]. Basically it is a rectangle with a hole for the neck and is held on by either a [[belt]] or ties at the sides.		A tabard is an item of [[clothing]] worn over [[armour]] which is also a great way to display your [[heraldry]]. Basically it is a rectangle with a hole for the neck and is held on by either a [[belt]] or ties at the sides.

	''See also:'' [[Period Clothing]]		''See also:'' [[Surcoat]], [[Period Clothing]]
	[[category:clothing]]		[[category:clothing]]

Cian: category:clothing

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	''See also:'' [[Period Clothing]]		''See also:'' [[Period Clothing]]
			[[category:clothing]]

Update at 23:03, 20 June 2003

2003-06-20T23:03:13Z

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A tabard is an item of [[clothing]] worn over [[armour]] which is also a great way to display your [[heraldry]]. Basically it is a rectangle with a hole for the neck and is held on by either a [[belt]] or ties at the sides.

''See also:'' [[Period Clothing]]

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			*[http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=369 Atlantian A&S Links: Heralds' Tabards]

	[[category:clothing]] [[category:armour]]		[[category:clothing]] [[category:armour]]