Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war.

Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war, followed by his vassals. 8th, 9th century.

Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war, followed by his vassals. 8th, 9th century.

Comte partant pour la Guerre, suive de ses Vassaux

From the book: Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles. 1883. Author: Jean Baptiste Marie Augustin Challamel. Engraver: Meunier, Jean-Baptiste. Ouvrage couronné par l’Académie francaise.

Associated to:

1. The Carolingian Fashion Period from 987 to 1270.
2. Life-size warrior figures in full armor and equipment. 
3. Frankish Merovingian costume history 4th and 5th century.
4. Byzantine costume history. 5th to 6th century.
5. Costumes of Carolingians in the 7th and 8 Century.