That depends on the time period. Officially, the medieval period lasted from the 11th century through to the 16th century. In this time, armour evolved from simple maille, to transitional plate, and finally, the full plate harness. If you can give a more specific century, I'll be able to give specific styles of armour.
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no.the invention of the stirrup allowed knights to use lances.(armour protects, but its the stirrup that allows the knight to control the horse better, and be braced against the impact of a lance that would otherwise knock the rider from the saddle)
The full body type armor for knights fell out of general use long before the 1900s, but some European heavy cavalry units continued to use breast and back plates into the early 1900s. If you image-google "WW1 body armor", you'll see some examples. Soldiers and policeman still wear helmets and body armor like bulletproof kevlar vests.
Feudalism and medieval knights were closely intertwined in the Middle Ages. Feudalism was a social and political system that revolved around a system of land ownership. A nobleman, or lord, would provide a knight with land in exchange for loyalty and military service. The knight was expected to use his military skills to protect his lord's land and the people living on it. In return, the lord would provide the knight with protection and sustenance in the form of food, clothing, and other necessities. This relationship between lord and knight was known as feudalism.The most important feature of feudalism was the chain of loyalty that was formed between the lord and his vassals. The lord's vassals included knights, who were expected to fight for their lord in times of war. In exchange, they were provided with land, money, and other privileges. Knights also had the responsibility of protecting their lord's land from outside invaders. This could involve patrolling the land, building castles and fortifications, and engaging in warfare.Medieval knights were also important in the feudal system because they formed the backbone of the military. Knights were expected to be skilled warriors, able to use a variety of weapons and tactics to fight against enemies. They were also expected to be loyal to their lord and abide by the code of chivalry. This code of conduct was a set of ideals that knights were expected to live up to, including honour, courage, and loyalty.In conclusion, feudalism and medieval knights were closely linked in the Middle Ages. The lord provided land and protection to the knight, who in turn provided loyalty and military service. Knights were important in the feudal system because they formed the backbone of the military and were expected to uphold a code of chivalry.
Heraldy is pretty much a coat of arms, and knights used it to identify different kingdoms
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