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