Sword of the King Richard, The Lionheart

King Richard I of England, known as “Coeur de Lion”, the Lionheart, was the greatest leader of the Third Crusades and a master battlefield tactician. This magnificent sword, made by the expert bladesmiths of Windlass Steelcrafts, is a testimony to this stalwart leader. The hand forged, 1065 high carbon steel blade is etched with his Latin motto, "Dieu et mon droit" meaning “God and My Right.” The lavish pommel, crossguard and grip decorations have been plated in 24 Karat gold with faux rubies set in the eyes of the lion on the pommel. A soft black leather wrapping finishes this sturdy grip. More information...

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Item number: 6409

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Sword of the King Richard, The Lionheart

This stunning sword includes a matching, period-accurate wooden scabbard, again covered in soft, black leather and adorned with gold-platted fittings of lions and crosses; befitting the Lion of the Crusades. Dual sets of buckled long-belts are attached.

  • Total length approx. 990mm
  • Blade length approx. 889mm
  • Dimensions of the pommel approx. 56.14 x 52.2 x 36.6mm
  • The red eyes of the lion are small acrylic stones
  • Handle length approx. 101.9mm
  • Length of the cross-guard approx. 181mm
  • Cross section of the blade at the guard approx. 57.5 x 4.15mm
  • Cross section of the blade approx. 10cm off the blade point approx. 34.02 x 3.87mm
  • Thickness of the striking edge (cutting edge) approx. 1.0mm
  • The fuller is approx. 510mm long and approx. 24mm wide
  • On both sides of the blade is etched elegant latin inscription "Dieu et mon droit" (God and my right), which is the motto of the Monarch of the United Kingdom outside Scotland. It appears on a scroll beneath the shield of the version of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom used outside Scotland.
  • The handle is wrapped in leather straps and studded with brass fittings
  • Thickness of the parry in the middle approx. 23.9mm
  • The balance is approx. 18cm off the guard
  • Weight of the sword approx. 1300 g
  • Weight of the scabbard with two straps and brass buckles approx. 998 g
  • The scabbard has a wooden core and is upholstered in leather
  • The scabbard and its belts are decorated with elaborate brass fittings. At the mouth of the sheath is sewn cast lion emblem.
  • Material: 1065 High Carbon Steel; approx. 50-55 HRC

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