Sword of Richard the Lionheart

The Sword of Richard the Lionheart is a historical piece.

Richard the Lionhearted was the third son derived from the union of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was crowned as the king of England September 30, 1189. Richard spent only six months of his ten-year reign in England. Immediately after his coronation Richard prepared to embark on his journey to join in the fighting of the third crusade.

Richard and the king of France, Philip II, combined their forces during the crusades in an attempt to liberate Jerusalem from Muslim rule. King Philip' s early withdrawal, troubles in England and many other factors contributed to King Richard's failure to deliver Jerusalem from the Muslim regime lead by Saladin. Richard signed a peace treaty with Saladin September 2, 1192 and prepared for his return home to England. Enroute to England Richard was captured and held for ransom by Leopold V of Austria. Richard's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine was able to raise the large sum of money demanded by king Leopold and Richard was allowed to return home in 1194.

Once back in England Richard successfully defended an attempt by his brother to gain the crown. He then entered a five-year war with France. Soon after he died from an archer's wound in a battle in Chalus.

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Richard the Lionheart's sword is 43 1/3 inches overall, with a 34 1/2 inch blade.  The sword features an intricately cast metal guard and a pommel with steel wrapped handle.  We also include a custom wood display plaque at no charge to you.