attempts to destroy the sword to prevent it from being captured by the ambushing Saracens and creates La Brche de Roland
The Great Helm
The Order of Calatrava was founded by Abbot Raymond of Fitero with the original purpose of protecting the town of Calatrava
cut and tip
Handle: Wood with Old Silver Finish
Miniature King Richard the Lionheart Sword (Silver) by Marto of Toledo Spain 5218.2 Marto Swords attempts to destroy the swordMiniature King Richard the Lionheart Sword (Silver) by Marto of Toledo Spain: King Richard the Lionhearted , the second Plantagenet king of England, was born September 8, 1157 and ascended the throne of England on July 6, 1189 and ruled until his death April 6, 1199. Known also as Richard I of England, he also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Ireland, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes