Scottish Medieval

Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and one of the main leaders in the Wars of Scottish Independence.  In September 1297 he defeated the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. After the battle he was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until he was defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. He continued to fight for Scottish independence until he was captured in 1305 executed in London for crimes of High Treason.  In death his exploits passed into legend. Sir Walter Scott wrote about him in “Exploits and Death of William Wallace – the “Hero of Scotland”.

Our Squire’s William Wallace Braveheart Sword is inspired by the sword used in the film Braveheart. It is manufactured in the world famous Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. The stainless steel blade is topped by a steel guard and pommel and features a stained wood grip. This sword features a blunt blade and is designed for display only.

Total Length: 107.5cm
Blade Length: 82.5cm
Grip Length: 17.5cm
Weight: 1272g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.3cm
Blade Width (base): 3.7cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

The William Wallace Sword on display at the Stirling Monument, Scotland, is alleged to have been used by Wallace at the battles of Stirling Bridge and Falkirk. After his execution in 1305, the sword is alleged to have been sent to John de Menteith, governor of Dumbarton Castle. In 1505, accounts show that James IV of Scotland paid 26 shillings to an armourer for "binding of Wallace's sword with cords of silk" and fitting it with "a new hilt and plummet" – which would account for the 16^th century style hilt. A “new scabbard and a new belt” was also purchased at that time. Legend tells that the original scabbard and belt were made from the dried skin of Hugh Cressingham, one of the English Commanders at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

Our William Wallace Sword is a replica of the one displayed at the Stirling Monument. It features a huge 136cm blade, the total length of the sword being an intimidating166cm! The 16^th century style hilt fittings are made from solid steel and feature a leather-wrapped wooden grip. This impressive sword has a blunt blade and is designed for display only. 

Please note: The extreme length of the forged blade means that it is too flexible for anything but display. The blade may also have imperfections such as a slight twist or curve (that wouldn’t be noticed when hanging on a wall unless you were looking for it). The original sword on display in the Sterling Monument, has a blade made from 3 separate swords welded together and is certainly not free from imperfections.

Overall Length: 166cm
Blade Length: 136cm
Blade Width: 5cm
Blade Thickness: 0.5cm
Guard Width: 28cm
Guard Depth: 15cm
Grip Length: 26cm
Weight: 2.6kg
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

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

Our Robert the Bruce Helmet is a replica of the bascinet worn by the Robert the Bruce on his famous statue at the Bannockburn battlefield site. It is an accurate replica of a helmet from this period and features a chainmail aventail to protect the neck and is mounted with a brass crown.

This helmet is hand crafted in 18 gauge steel. Not recommended for contact re-enactment.

Height: 24cm
Width: 20cm
Depth: 24cm
Circumference: 66.5cm
Aventail Length: 33cm
Weight: 4070g

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

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Our Robert the Bruce Axe is a replica of the one that is held by his statue at the Bannockburn Battlefield site. This was the axe that was used to slay the English Knight Henry de Bohun before the battle, the blow being so hard that it split his helmet and head in 2! The King’s only regret was that he had broken the shaft of his favourite axe!

It features a long stained hardwood shaft and hand forged axe head. The head of this axe is blunt and it is designed for display only.

Shaft Length: 89cm
Shaft Width: 20cm
Blade Length: 21cm
Blade Width: 20cm
Total Length: 95cm
Weight: 1760g

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

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Our Robert the Bruce Shield is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps and padding on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item. This shield is a little on the light side for full contact re-enactment but is perfect for theatre and film work and great as a display piece.

Length: 69cm
Width: 41cm
Depth: 10cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This style of shield first appeared in the medieval period. It evolved from the larger kite shield – which gradually became smaller as head and leg protection became better. It is commonly referred to as a “Heater” shield because of its resemblance to the shape of an old flat iron.

This half sized shield is great for kids or as a display piece when you don’t have the room for the full sized version. It is hand painted and lacquered and features leather straps on the back. Shields may vary slightly due to the hand painted nature of this item.

Length: 34cm
Width: 22cm
Depth: 4cm

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

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Tabards were worn over chainmail to protect the metal from the elements such as the blistering heat of the sun and rust inducing rain. They were also worn to display the wearer’s coat of arms or affiliations so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield and in tournaments.

Our Robert the Bruce Tabard is handcrafted from 100% cotton and features the rampant lion of Scotland embroidered on the front. The sides are left open so that it can accommodate pretty much any size of wearer. It is usually worn with a belt which is not supplied – but there are plenty to choose from in our “Belts” category. Great for LARP or fancy dress!

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Tabard only. Does not include other accessories shown.

Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329. He was one of the most famous warriors of his generation and eventually led the Scottish army to victory against the English in the Scottish Wars of Independence. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent nation and is today remembered in Scotland as a national hero. When he died in 1329 and his body was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart was placed in a silver casket and taken on crusade by his lieutenant and friend, Sir James Douglas – as was his dying wish. Douglas was killed fighting the Moors in Spain, but not before he launched the casket into the thick of the battle. The casket was found after the battle and was returned to Scotland to be interred at Melrose Abbey.

Tabards were worn over chainmail to protect the metal from the elements such as the blistering heat of the sun and rust inducing rain. They were also worn to display the wearer’s coat of arms or affiliations so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield and in tournaments. Our Robert the Bruce Tabard is hand crafted from 100% cotton and features the rampant lion of Scotland embroidered on the front. The sides are left open so that it can accommodate pretty much any size of wearer. It is usually worn with a belt which is not supplied – but there are plenty to choose from in our “Belts” category. Great for LARP or fancy dress!

Width: 36cm
Length (from neckline to hem): 65cm

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

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Our St Andrew Shield - Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by the flag and arms of Scotland and features similar heraldic devices and colours.  It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the William Wallace Braveheart Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.  

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

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

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