Shield of Charles V is a decorative display shield, painted and full sized. Charles V shield is an ornate, full sized shield by Armaduras bears the crest of Charles V of Spain.

Shield of Charles V, crafted in Toledo, Spain, is made in burnished steel with bronzed embossing and antique-finish paint decoration. The piece is equipped for wall hanging and is complete with a back-mounted bracket that allows one or two swords to be fixed behind the shield for an outstanding wall display.

Charles V was (effectively) the first King of Spain from 1516 to 1556 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556. He was more often referred to Holy Roman Emperor, although officially he ruled as Charles I. In 1556, Charles I resigned from his various positions, handing his personal empire over to his son Phillip II of Spain. The Holy Roman Empire was given to his brother Ferdinand. He retired to the monastery of Yuste in Spain and is thought to have had a nervous breakdown. Charles I died in 1558. the shield for an outstanding wall display.

Length: 25″
Width: 7 5/8″
Approx wt: 7 lbs

Shield of Charles V

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Celtic Plate

The Celtic Plate is highly polished traditional 17th Century style 11″ pewter dinner plate, with the added detailed motif of Celtic Engraving. The Celtic Plate is hand made in England from fine English BS. 179828 quality pewter.

Celtic art appeared as an identifiable tradition in about 600 BC and flourished until the mid-1st century AD, when the expansion of the Roman Empire and the Roman conquest of the Celts of Britain, Gaul, and Germany largely extinguished Celtic culture. Celtic art is ornamental, avoiding straight lines and only occasionally using symmetry. Celtic art often involves complex symbolism. It includes a variety of styles and often includes slightly modified elements from other cultures.

There are three traditions of Celtic art, the first being the continental Iron age, which draws on native, classical and oriental sources; the second is the Iron Age art in Britain and Ireland which draws on the continental tradition while adding distinctive regional styles; and the third is the Celtic renaissance of the early Middle Ages in Ireland that borrows heavily from Roman motifs. This third tradition formed the basis for the relatively recent Celtic Revival art.

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Narnia - Peter’s Sword

Narnia - Peter’s Sword is designed to be an exact replica of the original prop supplied by Weta Workshop Ltd., from The Chronicles of Narnia. The blade of Peter’s sword is constructed of durable hand-forged steel and sturdy full tang and features elegant acid-etched lettering details. The leather grip includes gold-plated, cast-metal details including an exquisite brass lion head. A nickel-chromed steel hand guard completes this authentic work of art.

Peter’s sword plays an integral part in the battle against the evil White Witch and the return of his errant brother Edmund, uniting the Pevensie family and liberating the Kingdom of Narnia forever.

THE PROP STORY

When Mrs. Pevensie sends her children to the country, she gives her oldest child a great responsibility: “Look after your brother and sisters.” Upright and honest, Peter takes his mission seriously, but doesn’t always know how best to accomplish it. His attempts to rein his brother lead directly to Edmund’s betrayal. Once Edmund has gone missing, it’s Peter’s sworn duty to get him back. As if that weren’t enough, Peter faces a growing and even greater responsibility: the saving of Narnia. As the future High King, it is up to Peter to lead Aslan’s army in battle against the White Witch. Will a fifteen-year old boy who can barely look after his own family stand up to an entire evil army?

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The Wakazashi blade is made from AUS 1050 spring tempered steel. The handle, 6.5 inches long, is covered in ray skin and wrapped in the traditional “cross-over” style with black braid cord. The blade collar is hand-made out of polished brass. Wakazashi comes complete with black lacquered wood scabbard. The overall length of Wakazashi is 27.625 inches with a 21.125 inch blade.

Wakazashi is a Japanese sword, similar to, but shorter than Katana. The wakazashi was usually worn together with katana by samurai or swordsmen back in feudal Japan. When worn together, the pair of swords was called daisho, which literally translates to “large and small.” The katana was often times called the sword or the long sword and the wakazashi was the companion sword. Wakazashi were made with different shapes and sizes, usually thinner that katana. Wakazashi as generally used when the Katana wasn’t available.

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Our Steel Gauntlets with embossed finish are made for display and decoration and cannot be worn.

These gauntlets from Armaduras Medievales are nevertheless historically accurate in their design and decoration and provide some insight into the capabilities of the medieval armorers.

Gauntlets were armored gloves used in medieval Europe. Gauntlets usually had a stiff cuff attached to plates which overlapped each other from the knuckles back to the wrist. The knuckles were protected by a raised or embossed plate which attached to the small finger plates. The finger plates numbered four on the pinkie to six on the middle finger (this varied with hand size). The thumb had similar protection but was only connected to the cuff by a leaf plate to allow the digit freedom of movement. The metal portion of the gauntlet was attached to a leather glove inside it. Obviously, gauntlets varied in materials and embellishment depending on whether they were war, jousting, or ceremonial types. On an interesting note, the phrase “throw down the gauntlet” derives from medieval Europe. One knight could challenge another by throwing his gloves (gauntlets) on the ground before the other knight. If the other knight picked up the gauntlets, he accepted the challenge and the two fought.

KEY FEATURES:

Steel construction
Full size
Great decorator item

MEASUREMENTS:

Product Length: 14 1/2″
Product Width: 6 3/8″
Product Thickness: 6″

Steel Gauntlet -Embossed Finish

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The Celtic flask is a quality, polished pewter 6oz flask with a brass insert in a Celtic knot design. The Celtic flask is produced to a very high standard by Alchemy of England. Celtic flask is 3 1/4″ wide, 5 1/3″ tall, and 7/8″ thick, made of fine English pewter.

The “Celtic knot” remains a major feature of Celtic art. The Celtic knot has no beginning and no end, but turns in upon itself forever. Unlike other people of that period, who concentrated on figures of people and animals, the Celts developed designs that focused on abstract shapes and symbols.

Celtic Flask

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Rampant Knight Banner is a silvery “Knight in Armor” that charges gallantly into battle upon his rampant stallion! The Rampant Knight Banner features deep black top with complementing Royal blue bottom. The banner is 48 inches long and 22-1/2 inches wide. Made of durable cotton.

The purpose of banner was to bear a noble’s arms. In the earlier heraldic period, the banner of one’s leader showed where his men should rally, and the badge they bore could easily be one of the charges on that banner.

Heraldic Banner is the personal flag of an armiger which shows the arms, as depicted on the shield, and nothing else. Traditionally, the design is placed on the flag as if the flagstaff were to the left of a drawing of the shield. The purpose of a banner is to locate and identify its owner and it is the visual equivalent of his name. Flown over his house, it identifies his property, elsewhere, it indicates his presence.

Our Price: $39.00

Rampant Knight Banner

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Armaduras circular wall display shield or targe, will hold up to three swords.

This shield replicates an original dating to the reign of Charles V, King of Spain and ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Crafted in burnished steel, the shield is embossed with bronzed decorations in the form of a central Medusa head and radial lion’s heads. The shield is equipped for wall hanging and has a back-mounted bracket which will hold up to three swords (not included). Great display piece.

Full size - 24″
Steel construction

Our Price: $199.99

Medusa Wall Display Shield

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Large Medieval Dragon Skull is cast in resin and hand detailed to a very old and realistic finish. The horns are detachable; easily assembled. Large Medieval Dragon Skull looks great mounted on the wall or placed on a table. The overall length of the Large Medieval Dragon Skull is 14 inches.

Possess an ancient skull of the most powerful creature of medieval lore!

For centuries, the dragon has been a symbol of power and mystery. Depicted in numerous legends, both Eastern and Western, the dragon has provoked man to fear and worship it. In medieval Europe, it was a vicious, fire-breathing figure. Its malevolence and fierceness caused terror in all. However, in Asia, it is the opposite. The powerful dragon is a mythical beast long celebrated for its benevolence, intelligence and good will. The dragon has been a common symbol of identity for East Asian cultures. In fact, Chinese people all over the world are affectionately known the “descendants of the dragon.”

Key Features:
Table or wall mount.
Made of Cast Resin
Has a Realistic Finish
14″ High

Large Medieval Dragon Skull

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The Magic Unicorn Banner has a deep black top panel and a gold bottom panel. The Unicorn Crest is silk-screened on in silver. The height of the Magic Unicorn banner is 48 inches and the width is 22 ½ inches. Made of durable cotton.

Unicorn is a mythic animal with the body of a white horse, the legs of an antelope, and the tail of lion; a single spiral horn growing out of its forehead. It is the symbol of supreme magical power. It teaches that every action is creation, so make every day count. In addition, it helps to understand the relationship between physical and spiritual realities.

The unicorn is probably the only fabulous beast that does not seem to have been created out of human fears. In even the earliest references, he is fierce yet good, selfless yet solitary, but always mysteriously beautiful. He could be captured only by unfair means and his single horn was said to neutralize poison.

The Magic Unicorn Banner

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