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| A pair of mantles, (cloaks), as worn by the Knights Templar. The 'Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon' (to give them their full title), were called into being during the first half of the 12th century, to take part in the Crusades. It is there that mantles such as this would have been worn. These particular versions are made in a twill weave pure wool, and they are lined in linen. One of the cloaks (above, and below left) has a hood, and one is without a hood (below right). Both cloaks bear the red cross that marked out the Templars as being in the service of Christ (in this instance, the crosses themselves are in two slightly different styles). |
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| The mantles were made for a book launch, and can be seen here in pictures from the event. |
| Here the mantles are shown second from the left, and second from the right. |
| And here they are seen on two the mounted knights. |
| Thanks to Griffin Historical for photos of the mantles in use. |