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Biggen-Cotton

Chivalry Sports

Price: $14.95
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A soft cotton cap (also known as a Coif or an Arming Cap) to keep hair neat and your head warm. 

In period, these were worn by all, from children to powerful men. Fighters wore the Biggen inside their helmets and under chain mail. On really hot days, workmen would rinse out their biggens and wear them wet to help them cool off. 

pilgrims

In period paintings, men usually wore them untied while women and children were pictured wearing them tied. Albrecht Druer pictured many figues wearing the Biggen under fancy hats. Made from 100% cotton. Colors: white, black, or natural. Natural takes dye easily. One size.

 Another image of Medieval pilgrim wearing a similar cap by Van Eyck 1427

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  • 5
    Biggen-cotton

    Posted by C Fry on Feb 8th 2019

    Great little cap!!! Will be used on one of the soldiers or a village lady in our production of "Sherwood"

  • 5
    It fit perfect

    Posted by Cynthia Quintanilla on Oct 23rd 2017

    The linen was very soft and well constructed The chemise was a little bug so I am returning it for a smaller size. My fault

  • 5
    My purchase

    Posted by William Emfinger on Sep 26th 2016

    So far this is the first item I have gotten from yall, I am very pleased with what I got, a damn good price, customer service is the best I have dealt with so far,