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About Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc is also a catholic saint and heroine of France. Born a peasant girl in eastern France, she was very influential during the Hundred Years’ War. She claimed to have divine guidance and was slightly responsible for Charles VII’s coronation. During her life she was captured by Burgundians, sold to the English and then tried by the ecclesiastical court. She was then burned at the stake. At this time she was only 19 years old. It took 24 years for the church to review the decision and call Joan of Arc innocent. It was at this time she was declared a martyr. In 1909 she was beautified and in 1920 she was canonized. Joan stated that she had visions from God that told her she must reclaim her homeland from the English. King Charles VII was responsible for the Pope to reverse Joan of Arc’s condemnation because he felt he could not be king based on gaining the victory by Joan of Arc’s hand. Joan of Arc was born in 1412 and died on May 30, 1431.

Dressing up as Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was first and foremost a soldier of France. To dress up as Joan of Arc you will need a knight costume. She had her own set of armor and weapons. Your costume will be a little simpler than the metal she had to wear, but you will still have the chain mail, tunic and hose that will go into the fake steel armor. It will also have a shape like a woman. If you do not want the armor you can stick with the tunic and hose. The tunic will be white with a red cross on the front. You should have the Flag of France with you along with a sword to add to the costume. Do not forget your helmet.