Unadorned Chain

N. An Unadorned Chain is usually presented to a new Knight as a symbol of fealty. Only knights are allowed to wear unadorned chains.

Traditions

Knight's chains have an basis in medieval and Renaissance traditions. When a knight was created, be in a hereditary title or other wise he was give an chain bearing no pendant. The chain was a symbol, tie the man to the land and his liege lord. It was usually gold, and made of heavy intertwined links. It was a cousin to the Necklace, or Chain of Office.

In Amtgard

In Amtgard chains may be of many colors and are often crafted from chain mail links. Many knights wear chains that also bear the colors of their knighthood, or hoods. Sometimes company or household colors are used.

It is considered highly inappropriate to wear a chain if you are not a knight.