CHARLEMAGNE SWORD Gold Limited Edition AC0400 Marto The Emperor Charlemagne Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is a replica of one of the most well known swords in the world, the traditional coronation sword of France, once attributed to the great Emperor Charlemagne. The original is kept in the Louvre Museum, in Paris, France. The Emperor Charlemagne Sword is part of Marto's LIMITED EDITION SERIES "Antiques Civilizaciones - Heros & Arms" and is strictly limited to 1500 units worldwide. Crafted by Marto in Toledo Spain, this decorative LIMITED EDITION Emperor Charlemagne Sword (ACO400) features a 440 high polished stainless steel blade, with a uniquely impressive gold leaf relief on black detailing. The low maintenance safe-edged stainless steel blade is brought to a lustrous mirror polish and has been fully tempered for strength and flexibility.
The remarkable high level of craftsmanship of this highly collectible piece is revealed in its beautifully designed and detailed 24K gold and silver duo-tone hilt which prominently displays a pair of golden winged beasts creating the guard and additional pairs boldly decorating the pommel. The guard even replicates the date, scrollwork and symbols found engraved on the original located at the Lovre. The unique and precisely detailed gold leaf blade engraving technique is a feature of this sword and bears the Imperial Crest, fleur-de-lis and beautifully depicted scenes in gold and black relief. Comes with wall plague for mounting and certificates of Authenticity. Each piece is individually serialized.
Each Charlemagne LE sword is blade stamped with Marto Toledo Seals of authenticity and is boxed with Marto certificates of Origin and Quality. Exemplary of Marto’s world-renown quality, this Emperor Charlemagne Sword is an exquisite treasure to any sword enthusiast’s collection. Read more on Decorative Series Swords
• Overall Length: 38-3/8" • Blade Length: 31-5/8" • Blade Width at Guard: 1-3/4" • Guard Width: 8-1/8" • Blade Edge: Dual Edge Unsharpened • Blade Material: 440C Stainless Steel • Blade: Tempered, w/deep Gold etch • Point of Balance: 6" below guard • Grip: Antiqued Silver zamak • Hilt Length: 6-3/4" • Pommel: 2-1/2" across w/gold plating • Sword Weight: 4 lbs 2.2 oz
Specs may vary slightly from piece to piece. MARTO of Toledo Spain The most popular sword maker in the world. The hilts are cast in molten metal from an original masterfully sculpted piece and are hand finished and polished. The blades are crafted from the finest 440 stainless steel and are fully tempered to 48-53 Rockwell hardness.
Charlemagne's Joyeuse "Joyeuse" the sword of the Charles the Great/Charlemagne, features in poems and legends about the historical Charlemagne and has taken on a mythic life of its own. According to the later chansons de geste, the Emperor Charlemagne's sword was called "Joyeuse" (joyful) and was the greatest sword ever made.The Eleventh Century Song of Roland describes the Emperor riding into battle in splendid war panoply, with Joyeuse by his side, saying "never was there a sword to match it; its colour changed thirty times a day"
According to the legends, it was forged by the famous smith Galas and took him three years to complete. Amongst its alleged magical properties was an ability to blind its wielder's enemies with a bright radiance in battle and the ability to protect its wearer from all poisons. One story tells of how Charlemagne once lost Joyeuse and promised a great reward to whoever found it. One of his knights returned it to the king who stuck it in the ground and declared the lands around that spot to belong to the knight from that point onward. According to the story, this is the origin of the French town of Joyeuse, which was founded on that spot and named in honour of the sword.
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