arming cap

An arming cap was a padded fabric hood that became popular amongst the peasantry during the 13th century.{{cite book |last1=Sadler |first1=John |title=Bannockburn: Battle For Liberty |publisher=Pen and Sword |isbn=978-1-84468-997-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=W-KwBAAAQBAJ&dq= |accessdate=26 September 2020 |language=en}}{{cite book |last1=Heath |first1=Ian |title=Armies of Feudal Europe 1066-1300 |date=2016 |isbn=9781326256524 |page=165 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L3VKDAAAQBAJ&dq |accessdate=26 September 2020 |language=en}} It originated as quilted version of civilian coif and was worn under the helmets of 12th century knights.{{cite book |last1=Wise |first1=Terence |title=The Wars of the Crusades, 1096-1291 |publisher=Osprey Publishing |isbn=978-0-85045-300-3 |page=122 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zrVmAAAAMAAJ |accessdate=26 September 2020 |language=en}} Fezzes were worn as arming caps.