thelastsummoner: Recruitment to the Teutonic Knightly Order differed from other military orders mostly because of the ministeriales (Dientsmann=men of service), which meant servant. By the 1250s ministerialis made up over 75% of the Teutonic force,

thelastsummoner: Recruitment to the Teutonic Knightly Order differed from other military orders mostly because of the ministeriales (Dientsmann=men of service), which meant servant. By the 1250s ministerialis made up over 75% of the Teutonic force,

tags: Aye, Siwmae!, Knights,Teutonic Knights,

from: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/jake-the-fox/103642981981