THE DIMINISHED — Holding your post when your body can no longer keep up.

Baudouin IV, Kingdom of Jerusalem — 1161–1185. King of Jerusalem at thirteen and affected by a progressive illness diagnosed in childhood, he exercised power for eleven years. At sixteen, he won the Battle of Montgisard in November 1177 against a far larger army. In his final years, he was carried by litter to places of decision. He could have abdicated; he did not.

This is the situation carried by the Baudouin IV capsule from the CULTURE OF WAR collection: not a tribute, but a mirror. The piece bears the inscription “TA BONTÉ D'ÂME SERA CONNUE DE TES ENNEMIS AVANT MÊME QUE TU NE LES COMBATTES”, the capsule's motto.

Short-cut fight shorts with full white sublimation print, patterned side panels and a portrait on the back. Quick-drying 125 g/m² technical fabric made from 97% polyester and 3% elastane. Flat elastic waistband with internal drawcord, reinforced crotch seams and side slits for unrestricted leg movement. No pockets, zips or metal components. Suitable for no-gi and grappling. Men’s cut, sizes S to 2XL.

Source for the historical account: William of Tyre, Chronicle — Baudouin's tutor and a first-hand source.