HH004 Marto of Spain
STONE TILE w/CALATRAVA CROSS List Price: $94.00 Our Price: $78.80 HH100 Marto of Spain WOOD DISPLAY FRAME List Price: $45.00 Our Price: $38.90
STONE RESIN TILE WITH CALATRAVA CROSSBY MARTO OF SPAIN This Stone tile by Marto looks as if it were retrieved from ruins dated from the medieval crusades. Constructed of quality cold cast stone resin, the tile has the look, feel and even sound of carved porous stone. This Tile Measures 6 inches by 8 inches and frames what appears to be an old iron cross of the Templar Calatrava Order in high relief. Each tile is gift boxed with Marto seal of authenticity and comes complete with a decorative plate stand that allows the tile to be displayed vertically upon any tabletop or display shelf. Each Tile has a slotted back to accommodate a direct to wall picture frame type mount if desired. And if a larger decorated framework is a desired display choice, a rustic darkened wood frame is an available option and is sold separately. Made specifically to frame these Marto Tiles, the 14-1/2 inch by 12-1/2 inch solid wood frame has the look of wood taken from a cottage or church of medieval antiquity, creating and even grander visual presentation for these unique and highly collectable relics.
• Tile Measures: 6 inches wide x 8 inches tall
• Material: Cold Cast Stone Resin • Each Tile Includes a decorative plate stand OPTIONAL WOOD FRAME
• Frame Measures: 14-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
• Material: Solid Wood
• Tile & Frame Sold Separately
MARTO of Spain The most popular sword and armour maker in the world. Arguably the best decorative sword and armour maker to date. Marto was founded in 1961 in the old district of Toledo Spain. Their mission is to regain the testimony and the techniques of the master craftsman. Joining traditional hand crafts with modern materials, are a team of men willing to make a daily effort to achieve the unsurpassed quality which Marto is identified with worldwide. All original Marto molds are given the utmost attention so that no detail is neglected. The hilts are shaped from the original piece and are hand finished and polished. The blades are crafted from the finest 420 stainless steel and are fully tempered to 48-53 Rockwell hardness. Marto is also the skilled maker of Suits of Armor, Shields, Pole Arms & Licensed Collectibles (Martespa)
The Order of Calatrava was a major military and religious order founded on Castile in the XII Century. The order was originated in 1158 when King Sancho III of Castile ceded the fortress of Calatrava to Raymond, abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Fitero, with instructions to defend it against the Moors. The order of knights and monks who defended the fort were formally recognized by the pope in 1164, and the Order became closely affiliated with the Cistercian abbey of Morimond in 1187. By the 15th century it had a membership of 200,000 and an annual income of 45,000 ducats. As the pace of the reconquest slowed, the order became increasingly involved in Castilian domestic politics. To neutralize this potential threat to the crown, the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, with papal sanction, took over the administration of the order in 1489.
The Calatrava Cross was the emblem of the Order and consists of a greek cross of gules with fleur-de-lys at the ends of each cross arm. REF/CREDITS
