13th century - Teutonic Mounted Commander (Komtur) - x 1

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This kit includes:  1 Mounted Teutonic Commander (Komtur)  All models are supplied as both Pre-Supported and Unsupported 28mm scale STLs and LYS files. - During the first twenty years of its existence, the institutional structure of the Order developed and stabilized. The Teutonic Order followed the lead of the Templars and Hospitallers by creating a system of provinces. Unlike monastic orders composed of independent abbeys, the Teutonic Knights had a hierarchical chain of command with commanderies at the lowest level. Provinces or bailiwicks were parts of "countries" that composed the Order as a whole. Its first independent rule was adopted in 1264. The officials governing the Teutonic Order at the various levels were commander (Komtur, preceptor) at the local level, province commander (Landkomtur), national commander (Landmeister), and grand master (Hochmeister, magister). The highest leadership positions, including grand master, grand commander, marshal, draper or quartermaster, hospitaller, and treasurer were elected by the general chapter. Here depicted donning the iconic winged helmet, armed with a lance and riding a barded warhorse, this commander is more of an overseer than a combatant. A historical depiction of this decorated great helm can be found in the Codex Manesse, an illuminated manuscript from the early fourteenth-century. The manuscript features a Teutonic knight by the name of Tannhäuser, depicted wearing the traditional attire of his order, complete with a winged helmet prominently displayed. The decoration would have probably been made out of paper or other light materials so as to not be a detriment in battle.