Castille and Leon Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain (Colored)

The Castille and Leon Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made of steel.Painted in red with a black cross and a craquele finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of the Castille & Leon region of Spain, reproduced in relief.

Castle Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

A beautiful shield featuring a castle.

Charles V Holy Roman Empire Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

Charles V (Carlos V) was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I of Spain, of the Spanish realms from 1516 until his abdication in 1556. On the eve of his death in 1558, his realm, which has been described as one in which the sun never sets, spanned almost 4 million square kilometers.As the heir of four of Europe's leading dynasties û the Habsburgs of Austria, the Valois of Burgundy, the Trastamara of Castile, and the House of Aragon û Charles V , ruled over extensive domains in Central, Western, and Southern Europe, as well as the various Castilian (Spanish) colonies in the Americas.He was the son of Philip I of Castile (Philip the Handsome) and Juana of Castile (Joan the Mad of Castile). His maternal grandparents were Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, whose marriage had first united their territories into what is now modern Spain, and whose daughter Catherine of Aragon was Queen of England and first wife of Henry VIII. His cousin was Mary I of England, who married his son Philip. His paternal grandparents were the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, whose daughter Margaret raised him.As the first King to reign in his own right over both Castile and Aragon, Charles the Fifth, is often considered the first King of Spain. Charles I of Spain provided five ships to Ferdinand Magellan and his navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano, after the Portuguese captain was repeatedly turned down by Manuel I of Portugal. The commercial success of the voyage, which temporarily enriched Charles by the sale of its cargo of cloves, laid the foundation for the Pacific oceanic empire of Spain.Charles' reign constitutes the pinnacle of Habsburg power, when all the family's far flung holdings were united in one hand. After his reign, the realms were split between his descendants, who received the Spanish possession and the Netherlands, and those of his younger brother, who received Austria, Bohemia and Hungary. The Charles V Holy Roman Empire Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made in steel , pointed on the upper part. Natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of Charles V, the double-headed eagle commonly associated with the Holy Roman Empire, reproduced in relief. The frame is ornated with gold plated rivets and gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.

Templar Knight Scottish Cross Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

Exquisite steel shield featuring the Scottish Templar Cross (a lot of Templars in fact came from Scotland).

Duchy of Anjou Colored Shield of the Fluer de Lys by Marto of Toledo Spain

The Duchy of Anjou Shield of the Fluer de Lys by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made of steel.Painted in black with a red cross and a craquele finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of the Duchy of Anjou , the three fleur-de-lys , reproduced in relief.

Duchy of Anjou Shield of Fluer de Lys by Marto of Toledo Spain

The Duchy of Anjou Shield of Fluer de Lys by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made in steel , pointed on the upper part. Natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of the Duchy of Anjou that is three fleur-de-lys, reproduced in relief. The frame is ornated with gold plated rivets and gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.

King Arthur Colored Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

The King Arthur Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made of steel.Painted in white with a red cross and a craquele finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of the legendary King Arthur of Britain, the three crowns, reproduced in relief.

King Arthur Round Table Templar Knight Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to myth, folklore, medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century and established an empire over Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway and Gaul. Camelot , Knights of the Round Table, Merlin the magician, the Holy Grail all add to the myth and mystery of the King Arthur legends.Exquisite steel shield featuring the Templar cross within King Arthur's Round Table of the Knights.

King Arthur Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

The King Arthur by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made in steel , pointed on the upper part. Natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of King Arthur , the three crowns, reproduced in relief. The frame is ornated with gold plated rivets and gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.

King Richard the Lionheart Shield 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 and Overlord of Brittany at various times. At age 16, Prince Richard was already commanding his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father, King Henry II. Richard became known as Coeur de Lion or, Richard the Lionheart, even before his accession, at the beginning of the Third Crusade when Philip of France was compared with a lamb and Richard with a lion. He convinced his officers in Winchester, around the "Round Table" of having belonged to king Arthur's legend and possessing the magic sword "Excalibur". King Richard the Lion Heart was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade, effectively leading the campaign after the departure of Philip Augustus, and scoring considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin.While the "absent king" spent very little time in his Kingdom, preferring to use it as a source of revenue to support his armies, King Richard the Lion Hearted was a generous knight and a wise politician, but above all a great soldier. His own personal ability was a source of inspiration for his men in battle and he was a beloved hero of his subjects. King Richard the LionHearted remains one of the very few Kings of England remembered by his epithet, not number, and is an enduring, iconic figure in England.The King Richard the Lionheart Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made in steel , pointed on the upper part. Natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of England, the three lions, reproduced in relief. The frame is ornated with gold plated rivets and gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.

King Richard the Lionhearted Shield 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 and Overlord of Brittany at various times. At age 16, Prince Richard was already commanding his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father, King Henry II. Richard became known as Coeur de Lion or, Richard the Lionheart, even before his accession, at the beginning of the Third Crusade when Philip of France was compared with a lamb and Richard with a lion. He convinced his officers in Winchester, around the "Round Table" of having belonged to king Arthur's legend and possessing the magic sword "Excalibur". King Richard the Lion Heart was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusade, effectively leading the campaign after the departure of Philip Augustus, and scoring considerable victories against his Muslim counterpart, Saladin.While the "absent king" spent very little time in his Kingdom, preferring to use it as a source of revenue to support his armies, King Richard the Lion Hearted was a generous knight and a wise politician, but above all a great soldier. His own personal ability was a source of inspiration for his men in battle and he was a beloved hero of his subjects. King Richard the LionHearted remains one of the very few Kings of England remembered by his epithet, not number, and is an enduring, iconic figure in England.The King Richard the Lionhearted Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made of steel.Painted in black with a white cross and a craquele finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of England, the three lions, reproduced in relief.

Plain Steel Shield of Charles V by Marto of Toledo Spain

The Shield of Charles the Fifth , Holy Roman EmperorCharles V (Carlos V) was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I of Spain, of the Spanish realms from 1516 until his abdication in 1556. On the eve of his death in 1558, his realm, which has been described as one in which the sun never sets, spanned almost 4 million square kilometers.As the heir of four of Europe's leading dynasties û the Habsburgs of Austria, the Valois of Burgundy, the Trastamara of Castile, and the House of Aragon û Charles V , ruled over extensive domains in Central, Western, and Southern Europe, as well as the various Castilian (Spanish) colonies in the Americas.He was the son of Philip I of Castile (Philip the Handsome) and Juana of Castile (Joan the Mad of Castile). His maternal grandparents were Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, whose marriage had first united their territories into what is now modern Spain, and whose daughter Catherine of Aragon was Queen of England and first wife of Henry VIII. His cousin was Mary I of England, who married his son Philip. His paternal grandparents were the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, whose daughter Margaret raised him.As the first King to reign in his own right over both Castile and Aragon, Charles the Fifth, is often considered the first King of Spain. Charles I of Spain provided five ships to Ferdinand Magellan and his navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano, after the Portuguese captain was repeatedly turned down by Manuel I of Portugal. The commercial success of the voyage, which temporarily enriched Charles by the sale of its cargo of cloves, laid the foundation for the Pacific oceanic empire of Spain.Charles' reign constitutes the pinnacle of Habsburg power, when all the family's far flung holdings were united in one hand. After his reign, the realms were split between his descendants, who received the Spanish possession and the Netherlands, and those of his younger brother, who received Austria, Bohemia and Hungary.

Rampant Lion Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolizes bravery, valour, strength, and royalty, since traditionally, it is regarded as the king of beasts. The Rampant Lion was part of the coat of arms of Leon Spain.

Rampant Lion Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolizes bravery, valour, strength, and royalty, since traditionally, it is regarded as the king of beasts. The Rampant Lion was part of the coat of arms of Leon Spain.

Spanish Round Shield 16th Century Charles V by Marto of Toledo Spain

Spanish Round Shield 16th Century Charles V by Marto of Toledo Spain is a replica reproduction of a round shield of the 16th century, dating back to the reign of Charles V, today displayed at the Real Armeria in Madrid. Made in metal with natural finish. The outer edge is decorated with 24K Gold plated metal bosses. The convex core is ornated with floral motifs, while in the center is depicted the Emperor Charles V's profile made in relief on a 24K Gold plated metal round.

Spanish Round Shield 16th Century Philip II by Marto of Toledo Spain

The Spanish Round Shield 16th Century by Marto of Toledo Spain is a replica reproduction of a round shield of the 16th century, dating back to the reign of Philip II of Spain and today displayed at the Real Armeria in Madrid. On the front of the shield is a battle scene, depicting Romans and Carthaginians during the second Punic war. Fabricated in metal with relief worked figures.

Steel Shield of El Cid Campeador by Marto of Toledo Spain

The reproduction Steel Shield of El Cid Campeador by Marto of Toledo Spain belonged to the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid Campeador" in the 11th century. He was the prototype of the knight and a loyal vassal who took part with his king, Alphonse VI, in the conquest of Toledo. Subsequently, El Cid conquered the city, and kingdom of Valencia (which he ruled there until his death in 1099) from the Arabians (Moors). El Cid was a great war hero, a superior and extremely successful soldier of fortune, who apparently never lost a battle. To this day, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar is known as a hero of Christian Spain, due to his excellent acheivements in the the Reconquest of Spain from the Moors. His title, El Cid Campeador, derives from: "El Cid" , a Moorish title of respect, from Arabic al sayyid "Lord"; "Campeador" is Spanish for "Champion".The ornamental triangular shield of El Cid Campeador by Marto of Toledo Spain is made in steel, pointed on the upper part with a natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a 24K Gold plated metal sheet depicting Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, best known as El Cid, a spanish hero of the Reconquista. The frame is ornated with 24K Gold plated rivets and 24K Gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.

Steel Shield of El Cid Campeador Colored by Marto of Toledo Spain

The reproduction Steel Shield of El Cid Campeador by Marto of Toledo Spain belonged to the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid Campeador" in the 11th century. He was the prototype of the knight and a loyal vassal who took part with his king, Alphonse VI, in the conquest of Toledo. Subsequently, El Cid conquered the city, and kingdom of Valencia (which he ruled there until his death in 1099) from the Arabians (Moors). El Cid was a great war hero, a superior and extremely successful soldier of fortune, who apparently never lost a battle. To this day, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar is known as a hero of Christian Spain, due to his excellent acheivements in the the Reconquest of Spain from the Moors. His title, El Cid Campeador, derives from: "El Cid" , a Moorish title of respect, from Arabic al sayyid "Lord"; "Campeador" is Spanish for "Champion".The ornamental triangular shield of El Cid Campeador by Marto of Toledo Spain is made in steel, painted in white with a black cross and a craquele finish. In the center is riveted a 24K Gold plated metal sheet depicting Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, best known as El Cid, a spanish hero of the Reconquista.

Templar Knight Cross/Seal Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain

Exquisite steel shield featuring the Templar Knight Croos and seal.