LIONHEART SWORD (VA 046)
Swords like our English styled single hand sword were carried by King Richard the Lionheart and his men during the crusades in the 12th and 13th centuries. Its classic cruciform hilt and flat wheel pommel offer incredible balance for the 27-inch straight edge blade. Weather paired with a shield, dagger, or used by its self, this sword is an ideal piece of armament for use where longer ranged weapons are ill suited. (Leather Scabbard Included)

RICHARD the LIONHEART
While Richard Plantagenet is revered as one of the great warrior kings of England, he is perhaps best known as "the absent king." This is due to the fact that during his reign from 1189-1199, he spent a total of six months in England. This aside Richard I was well known for his bravery which earned him the nickname "The Lionheart". A name that has reached epic and mythological proportions, best seen in literary works such as Robin Hood and Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe.

For such a brave and noble man, King Richard's death came about in a rather strange way. In Chalus, Aquitaine, a peasant plowing his fields came upon a treasure. This treasure consisted of some gold statues and coins. The feudal lord claimed the treasure from his vassal, Richard in turn claimed the treasure from the lord, who refused. This prompted Richard to siege the village.

During the siege Richard was riding close to the castle without the protection of full armor. He spotted an archer with bow in hand on the wall aiming a shot at him. It is said Richard paused to applaud the Bowman. He was struck in the shoulder with the arrow and refused treatment for his wound. Infection set in and Richard the Lionheart died on April the 6th 1199. He was buried in the Fontvraud Abbey in Anjou France.

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.