Sword of Barbarossa by Marto

Sword of Barbarossa-Medieval German Sword.

Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa (Redbeard) Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a tempered steel blade, ornated with 24K Gold engravings on its upper part. The hilt is made in Bronze plated cast metal with short, straight quillons, decored with relief figures, as the nut shaped pommel surmounted by two kneeled knights. The handgrip is wrapped alternatively by black leather and 24K Gold plated metal stripes. This custom crafted sword is a fine tribute befitting this great Crusader King.
   

Frederick I Barbarossa - Emperor of Holy Roman Empire

Barbarroja's Sword Silver. Papa Clement III (1187 -1191) promoted the Third Crusade in which kings: Frederick I Barbarossa of Germany, Philip II of France and Richard I the Lionheart of England. Barbarossa, named for the color of his hair, was the most daring and courageous, had no difficulty in defeating the enemy that stood in the way to the conquest of Jerusalem. It was the first to arrive, but could not complete the conquest because drowned in the river on June 10th of 1190. Its allies Richard the Lionheart and Philip II had to return to their respective countries, as the management of John Landless for Ricardo and the conflicts between England and France urged its returns.

Barbarossa sword features

    * Overall Length: 110 cms - 43 inches

    * Blade: Tempered AISI 440 Stainless Steel with 24K Gold etchings

    * Handle: Zamak - Bronze plated with Gold accents

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