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Hayreddin Barbarossa, also known as Hızır Hayrettin Pasha, and simply Hızır Reis, was an Ottoman corsair and later admiral of the Ottoman Navy. Barbarossa's naval victories secured Ottoman dominance over the Mediterranean during the mid 16th century.

Our Barbarossa shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 12g

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

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The Crusades (1096-1272) were a series of major military actions in the Near East fought between Christian and Saracen armies with the original goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart was England's most famous crusading King but Edward I also went on crusade before he became king. The Crusades led to the formation of military orders such as the Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights.

Our Crusader shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 14g

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

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Richard I was king of England from 1189-99. He was the third of five sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade and scored considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin, although he failed to re-take Jerusalem. He remains one of the few kings of England who is remembered by his epithet, rather than a regnal number and is an enduring iconic figure both in England and in France.

Our Richard the Lionheart shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 10g

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

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Robin Hood (Robyn Hode in earlier manuscripts) was a heroic outlaw from English folklore. He is traditionally associated with "robbing from the rich to give to the poor" and was both an excellent archer and swordsman. There are many legends surrounding him, the most popular of which sees him fighting the Sheriff of Nottingham and evil Prince John whilst King Richard was away fighting in the Crusades.

Our Robin Hood shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 16g

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

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The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.

Our Templar shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 16g

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

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The Cathars—condemned as diabolical heretics by the Roman church—are often hailed as a manifestation of a separate, ‘primitive’ brand of Christianity. If you travel to towns like Toulouse, Albi, and Carcassonne today, you’ll see signs proclaiming the Pays Cathare, ‘Cathar country’ with prominent displays of the gold-and-red Cathar cross, which is misleading since they didn’t worship the cross.

Our Cathars shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 12g

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

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Our El Cid shield magnet honors the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. The Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid Campeador" in the 11th century, was the prototype of the knight and loyal vassal who took part with his king Alphonse VI in the conquest of Toledo. Subsequently, he conquered the city, and kingdom of Valencia from the Arabians. 

Our El Cid shield magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 16g

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

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Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, was the eldest son of King Edward III of England. In his early life, he was known as Edward of Woodstock after his birthplace in Oxfordshire. He was never known as The Black Prince during his lifetime, the title seems to have originated during the 16th century. He was an exceptional military leader and commanded the vanguard of the English army at the Battle of Crecy when he was only 16. In 1348 he founded and became the first Knight of the Order of the Garter. Edward died in 1376, one year before his father, becoming the first English Prince of Wales not to become King of England. His amazing tomb effigy can be seen in Canterbury Cathedral along with his heraldic "achievements" including helmet, shield and gauntlets.

Our Black Prince Magnet is a product of the world-famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. The magnet is made from stainless steel and has a small magnet stuck to the reverse of the shield.

Height: 5cm
Weight: 14g

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

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