Introduction . . 6

1 Development of Armour . . 7
2 Effigies . . 10
3 The Knight . . 14
4 Head Protection . . 16
5 Body Armour . . 36
6 Arm Protection . . 54
7 Gauntlets . . 66
8 Leg Protection . . 74
9 Foot Protection . . 88
10 Weaponry . . 98
11 Shields . . 112
12 The Warhorse . . 122

Glossary . . 126
Index . . 128