SWORD OF SALADIN The Saracen blade carried by Saladin is hand forged of high carbon steel, while the pommel and crossguard are plated in a rich 24K gold. Even the most unique aspect of this piece, the forked tongue blade, has been expertly reproduced. Every effort has been made by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts® to ensure that the Sword of Saladin matches the movie blade in every way. A decorative wooden wall mountable display plaque and certificate of authenticity is included. #500818
SCABBARD OF SALADIN Custom matching scabbard is hand made of wood covered in leather and then accented with all the fittings plated in 24K gold. #801082
Kingdom Of Heaven - 20th Century Fox
It is the time of the Crusades during the Dark Ages - the world shaping 200-year collision between Europe and the East. A blacksmith named Balian(played by Orlando Bloom) has lost his family and nearly his faith. The religious wars raging in the far-off Holy Land seem remote to him, yet he is pulled into that immense drama. Amid the pageantry and intrigues of medieval Jerusalem he falls in love, grows into a leader, and ultimately uses all his courage and skill to defend the city against staggering odds. Destiny comes seeking Balian in the form of a great knight, Godfrey of Ibelin, a Crusader briefly home to France from fighting in the East. Revealing himself as Balian's father, Godfrey shows him the true meaning of knighthood and takes him on a journey across continents to the fabled Holy City. In Jerusalem at that moment--between the Second and Third Crusades--a fragile peace prevails, through the efforts of its enlightened Christian king, Baldwin IV, aided by his advisor Tiberias, and the military restraint of the legendary Muslim leader Saladin. But Baldwin's days are numbered, and strains of fanaticism, greed, and jealousy among the Crusaders threaten to shatter the truce. King Baldwin's vision of peace--a kingdom of heaven--is shared by a handful of knights, including Godfrey of Ibelin, who swear to uphold it with their lives and honor. As Godfrey passes his sword to his son, he also passes on that sacred oath: to protect the helpless, safeguard the peace, and work toward harmony between religions and cultures, so that a kingdom of heaven can flourish on earth. Balian takes the sword and steps into history.
Summary written by Sujit R. Varma
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