Greetings everybody!
I am currently in the process of making a costume for two events in the Czech Republic which are both set in the 15th century. I have a personal liking for the Order of St. Lazarus and their presence is not completely impossible for the time and place of the events. I however need advice with the color theme of the costume.
Lazarites (especially in earlier periods connected to the holy land) are usually associated with the white and green combination, it is admittably the most recognizable color scheme. However, from what I have learned, the order followed the rule of St. Augustine, which is usually connected with black garments (and in this case with a marking of the green cross on it). I would like to ask those more knowledgeable on the subject, please - am I right in assuming that the correct way to go would be black garments with green crosses? Do I send out the order for black fabric (or perhaps very dark brown, I am not that rich of an orderly brother :p)?
Thank you and with best wishes
D.