Marto

Our Marto Catholic Kings Sword was hand-made by Marto of Toledo Spain. This richly decorative sword has a Gold finish Hilt. The Catholic Kings Sword has a forged and fully tempered stainless steel blade that has been polished and detailed.

The Catholic King's Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a reproduction of the great sword kept in the Real Armeria in Madrid, made in the 15th century, during the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabelle of Castile and used in solemn court occasions until the 18th century. The Catholic Kings Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is one of the most spectacular swords in Spanish History.

Total Length: 120cm
Weight: 2.2kg
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Mandoble of the Catholic Monarchs with a silver finish. It is one of the most spectacular swords in the History of Spain. This is the mythical sword with which King Ferdinand and Isabella made Christopher Columbus a knight after he returned from his first trip to America.

In the throne room of the Royal Palace of Barcelona, Columbus was named Admiral of the Ocean and Viceroy of the Indies.

This sword called ceremonial was used as Standard Bearer in all religious ceremonies or significant public events of his reign, such as the Conquest of Granada and the beginning of Spain as a Nation.

Total Length: 120cm
Weight: 2.4kg
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Erik Thorvaldsson (950 – c. 1003), known as Erik the Red was a Norwegian Viking, remembered in medieval and Icelandic saga sources as having founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland. The appellation "the Red" most likely refers to his hair color and the color of his beard. Erik the Red's father was banished from Norway for the crime of manslaughter. He sailed West from Norway with his family and settled in Hornstrandir in northwestern Iceland. Popular history credits Erik as the first person to discover Greenland: according to records from the time, Galti headed the first Norse attempt to colonize Greenland, which ended in disaster. Erik the Red was the first permanent European settler.

When Erik returned to Iceland after his exile had expired, he is said to have brought with him stories of "Greenland". Erik deliberately gave the land a more appealing name than "Iceland" in order to lure potential settlers. He explained, "people would be attracted to go there if it had a favorable name". After spending the winter in Iceland, Erik returned to Greenland in 985 with a large number of colonists and established two colonies on its southwest coast. The settlement flourished, growing to 5000 inhabitants spread over a considerable area along Eriksfjord and neighboring fjords.

Total Length: 92cm
Width: 10.5cm
Weight: 1.9kg
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The falcata is a type of weapon, a sword of steel originated in Iberia, and therefore related to the Iberian native populations before the Roman conquest. It was used by the Iberian countries or neighbors like the Celtiberians being the most common sword in the area of the peninsula. Roman chroniclers praised the quality of the iron that was used for the construction of the Hispanic weapons; they were surprised by its cutting ability and flexibility, one of the most prized and sought features in its manufacture.

As a curious note, reflecting the effectiveness of these weapons, after the first battles in the Iberian Peninsula, an order was given to Roman troops to reinforced with iron the edges of their shields, possibly due to the cutting power of the falcatas, much higher than the straight swords and sabers.

Total Length: 60cm
Blade Length: 50cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.5kg
Blade: Stainless Steel 
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: None

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. 

The Briquet Saber was a melee weapon used in Napoleonic Wars. It is a short, slightly curved sword with a golden handle, and was carried by most infantry units, including flag-bearers, musicians and engineers.

The real-life saber briquet was introduced around 1780, however, soldiers found that in close quarters, bayonets or the stocks of their muskets were better suited for combat, and the order was given to abandon the saber briquet in 1807. Some regiments continued to carry them until 1815 though.

Total Length: 74cm
Blade Length: 60cm
Guard Width: 12cm
Weight: 1.6kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Exquisitely handcrafted in stainless steel with a polished finish. At the shields centre is a golden relief of the coat of arms of Spain. The coat of arms of Castilla-León depicts the traditional arms of Castile (the yellow castle) quartered with the arms of León (the purple lion).

The lion design is attributed to Alfonso VII, who became king of Castile and León in 1126. The castle symbol is attributed to his grandson Alfonso VIII. In 1230, Ferdinand III united the two kingdoms and quartered the arms as a symbol of the union. The triangular shield, known as a kite shield, is double reinforced steel with triple reinforced corners. Beautifully embellished detailing of riveted Golden fittings frame a natural steel finish and adds to the stunning contrast which makes this shield so exquisite.

Comes with an attached hanging chain on the back which allows for easy wall mounting.

Height: 63cm
Width: 43cm
Weight: 3.2kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Exquisitely handcrafted in stainless steel with a polished finish. At the shields centre is a golden relief of the 11th century Spanish Hero of the Reconquista, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid Campeador-Spanish for Champion. It depicts the hero knight riding on his steed in full armour. El Cid was a great war hero, a superior and extremely successful soldier of fortune, who apparently never lost a battle, and became noted for his heroism with his King, Alphonse VI, in the conquest of Toledo.

The triangular shield, known as a kite shield, is double reinforced steel with triple reinforced corners. Beautifully embellished detailing of riveted Golden fittings frame a natural steel finish and adds to the stunning contrast which make this shield so stunning.

Comes with an attached hanging chain on the back which allows for easy wall mounting.

Height: 63cm
Width: 43cm
Weight: 3.2kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Exquisitely handcrafted in stainless steel with a polished finish. At the shields heart is a brass plate containing the relief image of three lions with raised claws and facing front. This shield represents Richard the Lionheart and depicts the coat of arms of a famous English king of three lions, passant guardant, and was adopted by the English Monarchy in the late 12th century. It is surrounded by embellished golden studded detailing which adds to the classic and clean design of this shield.

The triangular shield, known as a kite shield, is double reinforced steel with triple reinforced corners. Beautifully rich detailing of golden steel fittings enhancing a natural steel finish.

Comes with an attached hanging chain on the back which allows for easy wall mounting.

Height: 63cm
Width: 43cm
Weight: 3.2kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Exquisitely handcrafted in steel with a natural metal finish is a truly intriguing piece of memorabilia. At the shields heart is an embossed golden metal sheet with 3 Fleur de Lys, depicting the Coat-of-Arms of the Duchy of Anjou. The lily is the heraldic symbol in Medieval Shields.

The triangular shield, known as a kite shield, is double reinforced steel with triple reinforced corners. Beautifully embellished detailing of riveted golden studding and Brass emblem against a natural steel finish, adds to the stunning contrast which make this shield so exquisite.

Comes with an attached hanging chain on the back which allows for easy wall mounting.

Height: 63cm
Width: 43cm
Weight: 3.2kg

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.