DUKE OF EXETER Sword (VA 075)
This sword is named after the Duke of Exeter, the uncle to King Henry V’s. With its 28 inch cut & thrust style blade, this sword typifies the style of armament that served the English king and his men at the battle of Agincourt. With a diamond cross-section to give it the rigidity needed to push through the joints in a suit of plate armor, swords of this type were indispensable to the English king and his kinsmen. The down swept steel guard and wheel pommel help give this sword a perfectly balanced feel, allowing it to swing easily in one hand while leaving the off hand free to make use of a shield or for grappling. (Two tone leather scabbard is included)
DUKE OF EXETER
John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter (c. 1352 – January 16, 1400), also Earl of Huntingdon, was an English nobleman, primarily remembered for helping cause the downfall of Thomas of Woodstock and then for conspiring against Henry IV. He was the third son of Thomas Holland, 1st Earl of Kent and Joan "the fair maid of Kent", daughter of Edmund of Woodstock, a son of Edward I. His mother later married Edward, the Black Prince. Holland was thus half-brother to Richard II, to whom he remained loyal the rest of his life. Early in Richard's reign, Holland was made a Knight of the Garter (1381). He was also part of the escort that accompanied the queen-to-be, Anne of Bohemia, on her trip to England.
Holland had a violent temper, which got him in trouble several times. The most famous incident occurred during Richard II's 1385 expedition to Scotland. Ralph Stafford, eldest son of the Earl of Stafford, killed one of Holland's esquires. Stafford went to find Holland to apologize, but Holland killed him as soon as he identified himself. The king had Holland's lands seized. Their mother died during this time, it is said of grief at these events.
Battle Ready Swords by Valiant Armoury
When you want more than just a wall hanger, Valiant Armoury is the first choice of discriminating collectors and re-enactors. Hand forged from tough high-carbon steel by the finest craftsman, these swords are built for use. Every details is painstakingly worked out to make Valiant Armoury swords the most rugged swords in their class. With each historically accurate design, Valiant goes the extra mile, individually crafting these guards and pommels from solid steel, unlike other sword makers who cast their fittings using a brittle zinc alloy. Most of these swords include a two-tone genuine leather scabbard. Wear your Valiant Armoury sword with pride knowing that from the beautiful exotic hardwood handle to the expertly tempered blade, the sword on your hip is more than a wall hanger. |