MARTO SWORD 524

RICHARD THE LIONHEART

Richard I the Lionheart (Oxford September 8, 1157 - April 6, 1199) was King of England and Duke of Aquitaine (1189 to 1199). Named Lionheart because of his courage on the battlefield. He was the third son and heir of King Henry II of England and Eleonora of Aquitaine, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade and one of the most famous monarchs of medieval Europe.
He was the favorite son of his mother Eleonora, from which he was named duke of Aquitaine (1168) and Count of Poitiers (1172). Was French, like all the Royal family, was trained as a French and wrote in French many poems and indifferent even to learn the English language. Characterized as the absent king, because of the 10 years he reigned in England, lived only six months on English soil, which use modern writers to strong criticism for the complete indifference of Richard to England. Abhorred England because of bad weather and shunned by all means be found in this, preferring to live in French territories. Felt French King of England, like all first royal dynasty Plantageneton.
Nevertheless remained in history as one of the most legendary English king and his fame reaches our days. Was attractive from his childhood redhead with bright eyes and beautiful symmetrical body proportions. From his childhood showed the leader and his military skills. Fight successful nobles the duchy of Aquitaine who had under his authority.

The sword is made of forged steel 440 The handle is made of leather and the cross, which is tilted downward and bear left and right lions and the upper part of which has as representation lion head is made of bronze. The handle is plain with skin.

Model	RICHARD THE LIONHEART
Code	524
Total length	40,00 ΄΄
Blade length	32,5 ΄΄
Handle length	7,5΄΄
Weight	4,60 lb  oz
Material	Forged Steel 440

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SWORD Marto 505 El Cid.

The (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, 1048 - Valencia, 10 July 1099), known as El Cid Kampeador was Castilian nobleman, soldier and politician. He served as Generalissimo (alférez) the Castilian army under Sancho II of Castile, while exiled by his brother and successor of the latter Alfonso VI. The exile was made triggered the fictionalized life and work demonstrated since then, culminating in the conquest of the rich city of Valencia. Continued military triumphs against Christians and Muslims, and his habit of not reigns under the feudal mores of the time, made him dear to the Spanish people and a model for the knights of his homeland. After the death of his exploits, real and imaginary, as few sung by minstrels, creating a legend around his name. Considered a national hero of Spain.

The title El Cid , which is universally known , is derived from the Spanish article El , and the Arabic word سيد « Cindy " or " Sa'id " (master lord ) . The title Kampeador (Campeador) belongs to the Latin and vernacular can be attributed as "master of martial arts ."
The original sword is now in the Museum of Burgos and metallurgical analysis of the blade that had been made in 1999 , found that he had made ​​in Córdoba and contained quantity and Damascus steel. The copy , which is manufactured by Marto is from forged steel with double-edged , without edge and 24K gold-plated handle . The blade has written over the text in gold letters .

Model	EL CID
Code	505
Total length	38  ΄΄
Blade length	31 ΄΄
Handle length	7 ΄΄
Weight	2 ,7  lb  oz
Material	Forged Steel 440

The freight is including in the price for delivery in Greece.

The above item is already in stock in our shop.
Address: 61, Stournari str. Athens 104 32
Tel. 0030 210 5225 007 - 0030 210 5234 425

The technical characteristics and dimensions may have some slight variations from sword to sword.