Immediately preceding the Conquest, the art of working in iron and steel had risen to such a state of improvement that even the horses of some of the chief knights and barons were covered by steel and iron armour. Artificers who wrought in iron were so highly regarded that every military officer had his smith, who attended his person to keep his arms and armour in order.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 21, 26 January 1933, Page 18
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