surcoat

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The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2014

Another example takes the form of a samurai’s surcoat, meant to be worn over armor.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2013

The other was from relatives who 22 years ago scorned him as unworthy of chivalry by having his banner, surcoat, helmet and sword removed from the chapel of the Order of the Garter at Windsor.

From Time Magazine Archive

An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Then Ser Richard Horpe, the knight with the ravaged face and the death’s-head moths on his surcoat, turned to Stannis and said, “Your Grace, your brother—” The king cut him off.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin