Gold Templar Sword - Red Enamel Sword of the Order of the Knights Templar, Deep Engraving, Gold, 118 cm

The Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, also called theOrder of the Templar, whose members are known as Knights Templar, was one of the most powerful Christian Military Orders of the Middle Ages.

It was founded in 1118 by nine French Knights led by Hugo Payns after the First Crusade. Its purpose was to protect the lives of Christians who were pilgrims to Jerusalem after the First Crusade.

The Catholic Church recognized it as an Order during the Council of Troyes in 1129. The Order grew rapidly in size and power.

The Knights Templar were Knights of God, honor of the Church and Christianity. They used as a badge a white cloak with a red paté cross. Militarily its members were among the best trained units participating in the Crusades.

NON NOBIS, DOMINE, NON NONBIS, SED TUO NOMINI DA GLORIAM. "

For a century they ensured the effective government of the Latin Kingdom of Constantinople. The loss of the Holy Land led to the disappearance of support for the Order.

Gold handle with red contrasts and blade with special acid etching in deep black.

Total length: 118cm

Blade length: 94cm

Weight: 2.9kg

A high quality sword from the exclusive “Deep Engraved Swords”