The Chertsey tiles

[Druzhina]

Richard I and Saladin in Combat on the Chertsey tiles
Richard I, in an early example of the true 'great helm', if it is late 12th century as dated by David Nicolle.
Saladin


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Richard I and Saladin in Combat on the Chertsey tiles

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12th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice, interesting likeness, despite the fact he only spent six months in England during his reign, mostly fighting or raising taxes! The image if Saladin is obviously conjecture? But probably still more accurate.

[Druzhina]

Nice, interesting likeness, despite the fact he only spent six months in England during his reign, mostly fighting or raising taxes! The image if Saladin is obviously conjecture? But probably still more accurate.

Probably not painted by someone who saw Saladin.

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Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers