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Sword of the Third Crusades
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Sword of the Third Crusades. The blade is 3/16" high carbon spring steel with a full hefty tang. Its simple cruciform design made it historically popular for many years 900-1600 A.D. and it was used by many European countries. The length of the blade made is not only easy for ground fighting but also is made long enough to use from horse back as well. The Third Crusade was issued by Gregory VIII in 1187, after Jerusalem had been recaptured by the armies of Islam under Saladin. Philip and Richard with their armies, departing only in July, 1190, crossed the sea and, after stops at Sicily and Cyprus, landed at Acre—Philip in April and Richard in June—where they joined the siege, and the city surrendered in July, 1191. Philip departed for France in August, leaving Richard in control. The terms of the surrender of Acre included a prisoner exchange and the return, by Saladin, of the True Cross, which he had captured with Jerusalem in 1187. Blade length: 34.5" Handle/Hilt length: 8.5" Overall: 43" Balance Point: 5.0" Below Hilt Weight: Under 3 lbs. |
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