Knight's Cape of the Order of Calatrava W1517C Marto

The Order of Calatrava is a religious-military Order founded in Castile in the 12th century by the Abbot Don Raimundo de Fitero, with the initial objective of protecting the town of Calatrava (near the current Ciudad Real). Upon the death of the Abbot, the new Grand Master, Don García, adopted the Cistercian norm and the Pope recognised the Order the same year.

In 1212, the Order of Calatrava was one of the most powerful in Castile. From 1254, the Monarch influenced the election of the Grand Masters and, from 1476, he himself took direct control of the Order.
The Cross of Calatrava, emblem of the Order, is a gules Greek Cross with a fleur-de-lis at the tips.

Hooded Cape of a Knight of the Order of Calatrava.

• • Woven in black cotton.
• • Adorned with a red velvet cross sewn to the left forearm area.
• • A buttoned leather strip holds the hood in place at the front.

This Cape is complemented by the Order of Calatrava Knight's Tunic #W1517T (Sold separately)