A pewter helmet, covering the whole head with just a slit for the eyes, conjures up images of chivalrous Medieval knights on gallant steeds who were brave in battle, always loyal, and ever ready to sacrifice themselves for God and their kings. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, knights were often poor; however, over time they became wealthier land-owners. Eventually, in order to hold this position, a man had to be nobility, meaning that either his father or grandfather had also been a knight. Even though they were the highest of class, they were still bound by the Code of Chivalry, the pact that every knight had to live by. It promoted courtesy, generosity, compassion, and most importantly, loyalty.
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