Coifs and Standards

Part of Armor of Juhnvechteya
Part of Clothing of Juhnvechteya
== Coif ==
A coif is a close-fitting cloth cap worn by both sexes and all classes. It became popular in the 300s/150s JC/VC, and May be worn independently or beneath another hat. In many regions it is considered rude to go about with one’s hair uncovered, and so coifs are worn in those areas. 
Coifs are also a form of head protection, either cloth or maille. They are typically worn beneath helmets. 
Cloth Coifs are made of gambeson, and may have between 4 and 10 layers. These padded coifs may simply be tied around the head, or may be constructed as hoods to be put over the head to protect the neck as well.
Maille coifs are hoods made of maille. They are typically tailored to match the wearer’s size and the shape of their armor, though this is not often necessary. In previous eras, they would be worn by knights, though the advent of the avantailed bascinet has seen this fall out of fashion. Now they are typically worn alongside other helms such as the cervelliere and eisenhut. 
== Standard ==
The standard is a simple collar of stiff maille, used to defend the neck without the weight of an aventail or a coif. Standards are used by poorer men-at-arms and peasants who cannot afford a maille aventail, coif or plate gorget or bevor.
Category:Armor of Juhnvechteya
Category:Clothing of Juhnvechteya