A monk’s habit is an item of clothing which is worn by monastic orders to set them apart from the laity. It typically consists of a tunic with a long cowl, or hooded robe, worn over it, tied at the waist with a cincture. Though a period garment, we’ve no examples of a monk’s habit in period armory (except when being worn by a human figure). The illustration is taken from the Très Riches Heures of Jean, Duc de Berry, c.1415, in a scene from the life of St. Gregory. The monk’s habit is shown affronty by Society default.
Cain the Black bears: Gyronny arrondi argent and gules, a monk’s habit sable.