How did knights identify themselves id their armor was so similar?

Answer 1

Heraldry came into play- designs such as various forms of crosses, ( from Crusades) and other insignia usually worn on the Breastplate- painted or etched on, or worn on someting fabric resembling a T-shirt worn over the armor. Thus national insignia ( banners were also used) rank insignia ( chevrons) and so on came into play. Usually Knight"s arms were based on family crests- naturally both religious and military designs were common, often intertwined. The official arms of Joan of Arc is basically blue and white, a white shield background. a bare sword is shown pointing straight up and flanked by two fleurs de Lis ( signifying France, as does Blue and white color scheme) There is also what is either a crown or a ring at the apex of the sword, if a crown, fidelity to King Charles Vii of France, if a ring, maybe target-proficiency is the idea as they used Brass rings for cavalry ( knights indeed) target practice with swords or lances) int he middle ages. oddly for some reason the Heart symbol familiar to all on Valentine"s day, was not commonly used in heyday of heraldry, maybe because it was not known that the blood was circulated until l628- well after the days of knights in armor. There were some families ( Brown, Douglas) who had heart symbols on their family crests but not many. Animal designs , not confined to horses, were common.

Answer 2

Knights often displayed unique coat of arms on their shields, banners, and surcoats to help identify themselves in battle. They may also have distinctive helmets, banners, horses, or squires that helped allies recognize them on the battlefield. Additionally, knights would have specific symbols or heraldic devices that were passed down through generations, aiding in identification.

Answer 3

When wearing full armor and helmets, it was almost impossible for knights to tell apart friend from foe when in battle. As a way to tell who was who, knights would wear cloth tunics over their armor showing the colors and heraldry that represented who they were fighting for. They would often paint these on their shield as well.

Answer 4

Knights could tell each other apart by a design on the shield or aromor.

Answer 5

Each knight would have a family crest either on their shields or banners so people would know who they were fighting.