Norwegian Knights in
'The Story of St Mary of Antioch'
Ål Church, Norway, mid 13th century


A detail of the Norwegian Knights in 'The Story of St Mary of Antioch', Ål Church, mid 13th century.


Source: nevsepic.com.ua



Referenced on p.44 MAA - 396 - Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1): 1100-1300 by David Lindholm and Angus McBride
Detail from a mid-13th century painted wooden panel showing 'The Story of St Mary of Antioch', in the timber stave church at Ål in Norway. Note the brimmed chapel-de-fer helmets worn over coifs, and the 'kite' shields with straight upper edges.