The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem , more commonly known as the Knights Teutonic, were a monastic-military order of German origin that participated in the Third Crusade. During the Crusade, the Teutonic Order aided King Richard I of England in the conquest of Acre, and were later positioned in the city's middle district.
The Order's first Grand Master, Sibrand, was also, secretly, a member of the Knights Templar. He planned to use the Crusader fleet in Acre to blockade the city and prevent the European kingdoms from sending reinforcements.
Flags
Throughout the middle district of Acre, the Teutonics have spread 33 flags. Altaïr can collect these for an Achievement in the Xbox 360 version of the game.
