Apocalypse comes from Greek meaning
an 'unveiling'. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
is the best known and most frequently referred to scene
in the Apocalypse. After the opening of the first four
seals (Rev. 6, 1- 8), the Horsemen enter the world and
bring plague, war, hunger and death to mankind.
The four horsemen are 1) The 'conqueror' holding a bow;
2) 'War' with. a sword; 3) 'Famine' with a pair of scales;
4) 'Death', on a 'sickly pale' horse, closely followed
by Hades, a gaping jawed Leviathan.
The Apocalypse is known as
a period of struggle that will end in the ultimate destruction
of darkness. At the end of time, it is foretold, this
great battle will take place and will forever seal the
triumph of good over evil.
The Sword of the Apocalypse is a wondrous work, the silverplated handle portrays scenes
of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the pommel shows
a triumphant angel warrior rising above evil. The sword
measures 53-inches in length and weighs over 11 pounds. Handle, guard and pommel are
plated in silver and highlighted with 24-karat gold details.
The sword's 420A stainless steel blade is massive and is jagged edged.