The feather poof on a knight's helmet is called a plume. It was used for decoration and to help identify the knight during battles or tournaments.
Fighting in tournaments was good training for combat, it served as entertainment for the public, and it allowed the winner of the tournaments to win great prizes.
When the knight was not fighting, they maintained their skills by competing in tournaments and other competitions.
A knight's responsibility was to protect a lord's manor. If they did not do that, they would participate in tournaments to earn money.
Yes! it's called the senior tour, and it has many tournaments.
I believe he was still called a "knight".
A knight may receive land, wealth, titles, and honor in return for their services. They could also gain opportunities for advancement, social status, and the chance to participate in tournaments and ceremonies.
if a soldier fought particularly bravely during a battle or war ,he may be awarded by knight hood by the a king ,a lord ,or even another knight .The second way was to become an apprentice to a knight and earn the title through hard work and training .
They objected to the extravagance, violence, and vainglory that it represented. The skills needed in a tournament weren't necessarily the same as those required to be a successful soldier.
To fight for their king and to protect their king. ------------- Win tournaments, govern a feud, go to war when asked by his King/Lord.
A knight's flag is called a Pennon. It is a small flag on end of lance.
It's just a knight