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Bow Rapier Sword
The sword of the bourgeoisie present in its best finery. Coming from the Spanish rapier sword, this elegant weapon was an essential complement to the most expensive, luxurious...
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The fascinating universe of swords: Know their names and styles
Enter with us into the exciting world of swords, weapons that have forged the destiny of civilizations and that are much more than simple iron objects. From ancient...
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Medieval Sword Malta
The Sovereign Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta, better known as the Order of Malta, is a Catholic religious order founded in...
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Sabres
Dutch Shell Saber of the Seven Seas
In the use of the saber, whether for training or combat, the tip of the rival could hurt the hand that held the weapon, so thick leather gloves...
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Sword of medieval kings Otakar I and II of Bohemia
Otakar I or Ottokar I (1155 – 1230), king of Bohemia (1198-1231), was the youngest son of Wřadysław II and a member of the House of Přemyslid. In...
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Helmets
Sword, axe, shield and helmet of Death by Frank Frazetta
The Death Dealer collection by Frank Frazetta, unrivaled American painter, cartoonist and illustrator specialized in science fiction and fantasy; He drew great characters like Conan. Frazetta's work has...
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Verneuil sword hand and a half from the 15th century
The Battle of Verneueil took place in August 1424 during the Hundred Years' War near Verneuil (Normandy). In 1420 the English proclaim Henry VI, king of France. Charles...
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Sword of General George Patton
General George Patton, military hero in World War II, one of the most recognized American soldiers in history, was in addition to an impeccable commander, a skilled horseman...
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The Sword of the Windsong Kings
Wind song or song of the wind is a kind of fantastic sword that has a line very similar to the legendary and mythical swords of heroic characters...
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Viking Sword Leif Erikson
Two of the most important characters in Scandinavian literature are Erik the Red and his son, Leif Eriksson. Erikson, nicknamed The Lucky One (970-1020), was a Viking explorer...
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Sword Raymond III of Tripoli Functional
Raymond or Raymond III of Tripoli was Duke of Tripoli from 1152 and differed from many Christians in his attitude towards Muslims. In contrast to the Knights of...
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Black Elf Sword Luis Royo
Luis Royo was born in 1954 in Olalla, Teruel (Spain). He studies Delineation, Painting, Decoration and Interior Design. In 1978 he began his career as a comic artist...
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Alfonso VI Sword
Sword of Alfonso VI, king of Castile in the year 1085, like the original that is in the Armory Museum in Madrid. Alfonso VI was known and loved...
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Sword of John of Austria
Juan of Austria was a Spanish soldier born in Germany in 1545, son of Charles V. It was Philip II who, following his father's testamentary indication, recognized him...
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Sword of Sancho Dávila y Daza
Sancho Dávila y Daza, born in Ávila on September 21, 1523 and died in Lisbon in 1583, was a prominent Spanish soldier. In his youth he traveled to...
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Sword of the Bishop of Castile, 15th century
Alfonso (or Alonso) Carrillo de Acuña, was born in Carrascosa del Campo in 1410 and died semi-prisoner in his Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares on July 1,...
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Shell Sword, Don't take me out... don't sheathe me (17th century)
GUARNITION: made of iron, formed by two large pilgrim valves whose lateral holes are joined by various bridges that must protect the hand from the aforementioned open spaces....
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Shell Sword, swordsmith brand (17th century)
In Norman's book the knob is number 31 and was used between 1600 and 1630. The garnish is number 80 and says that it was used between 1630...
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