| If you are looking for an original costume idea for | | | | classes. So he would be a lord's son or relative. He |
| Halloween then medieval knight costumes might | | | | may even be the lord himself. They would be |
| be what you are looking for. This article will give | | | | trained and had to obey a chivalric code. This |
| you some context behind such a costume and | | | | code was basically to protect the weak and |
| detail what to expect in a medieval knight | | | | uphold the honor of their society. This was highly |
| costume. | | | | subjective and many knights committed terrible |
| The medieval period was a time period in Europe | | | | acts in the name of the code. Many others lived |
| that lasted around 1000 years. It is sandwiched | | | | noble lives and did protect the weak. |
| between the fall of the Holy Roman Empire and | | | | Knight's costumes were typically the suit of |
| the Renaissance period. As you can imagine, many | | | | armor. In reality this was only used in battle as it |
| things can happen and change in a thousand years | | | | was too clumsy and uncomfortable to wear all |
| so it is often hard to define the medieval period. | | | | the time. Knights may also have worn a chain mail |
| However a common element of life in these | | | | suit under a tunic that displayed their colors. This |
| times was the feudal society. | | | | was seen as a compromise to the armor because |
| Feudalism was essentially a classification of the | | | | it was easier to wear and provided some |
| roles people had within the society. After a king | | | | protection. |
| or Queen, there would be various lords and | | | | When knights were not protecting the weak or |
| landowners. Ordinary people would live and work | | | | on some quest, they would probably wear a |
| on this land and the landowner would be their lord. | | | | simple tunic. |
| They would have to pay for the privilege of | | | | In terms of battle, the knight might be armed |
| working on the land but would also be protected | | | | with a shield and sword. Instead of a sword, he |
| from other lords or in times of strife. | | | | might have an axe, a mace or even a long sword |
| Within this structure was the knight. The knight | | | | which required both hands to wield. |
| would often be identified as a boy from the ruling | | | | |