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A '''coif''' is a close fitting [[cap]] worn during the medieval period. The coif might be made of [[silk]] (if wealthy) or other [[cloth]], it might be padded to be worn under a [[helmet]] |
A '''coif''' is a close fitting [[cap]] worn during the medieval period. The coif might be made of [[silk]] (if wealthy) or other [[cloth]], it might be padded to be worn under a [[helmet]]. |
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A '''[[maille]] coif''' was sometimes worn over a padded fabric coif to provide additional protection to the head and throat. This was common practice in western [[Europe]] for much of the twelveth through fourteenth centuries. Maille coifs sometimes had a "flap" of maille that could be drawn across the face and tied into place, providing additional protection. |
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The coif had come to become regarded as old fashioned by the mid-[[15th century]]. |
The coif had come to become regarded as old fashioned by the mid-[[15th century]]. |
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Revision as of 01:14, 29 April 2006
A coif is a close fitting cap worn during the medieval period. The coif might be made of silk (if wealthy) or other cloth, it might be padded to be worn under a helmet.
A maille coif was sometimes worn over a padded fabric coif to provide additional protection to the head and throat. This was common practice in western Europe for much of the twelveth through fourteenth centuries. Maille coifs sometimes had a "flap" of maille that could be drawn across the face and tied into place, providing additional protection.
The coif had come to become regarded as old fashioned by the mid-15th century.
