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In 1412, a young girl called Jeanne was born in Domrémy, France. The times were hard: The Hundred Year War with England had been going on since 1337 and English knights and soldiers roamed the country. Jeanne quickly developed into a very religious young woman. At the age of 13, she had her first vision... and found a sword. When coming home with it, she found the English leveling her hometown.
Years after that, in 1428, she knew her mission was to be ridding France of the English and so set out to meet Charles, the Dauphin. In his desperate military situation, he welcomed all help and gave the maiden a chance to prove her divine mission. After the successful liberation of Orléans and Reims, the Dauphin was crowned traditionally in the cathedral of Reims - and didn't need her anymore, since his wishes were satisfied.
Jeanne d'Arc got caught his trap and was imprisoned by the Burgundians. In a trial against her under the English law, she couldn't be forced to tell about her divine visions she had continuously seen since childhood. Being condemned of witchcraft and being considered as a relapsed heretic, she was sentenced to death. Jeanne d'Arc was burnt alive in the marketplace of Rouen on May 30th, 1431, at only 19 years of age.
This Joan of Arc costume is complete with knee length red tunic with gold lion appliqué, gold belt, pants, sleeves, cowl and lined cape.
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