Miniature Tizona Sword Letter Opener

Miniature Tizona Sword Letter Opener

Legendary sword of El Cid, a Spanish national hero.

The Tizona and Colada Swords belonged to the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid Campeador" in the 11th century. He 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.

El Cid Tizona Sword Letter Opener features

    * Overall Length: 29 cms - 11 inches

    * Blade: Steel

    * Handle: Cast Metal

    * Silver Finished

Famous sword of El Cid, a hero of Reconquista-Spanish wars against Arabic Moors.