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Toledo Swords ™ : Collectible Heirloom Armory
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Damascene El Cid Tizona Sword Letter Opener
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item #5500
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Damascene El Cid Tizona Sword Letter Opener
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 5500
The Damascene El Cid Tizona Sword Letter Opener
by Marto of Toledo Spain
The Tizona Sword belonged to the Castilian knight Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as "El Cid Campeador" in the 11th century. El Cid was the prototype of a 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 achievements 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".
These beautiful Damascene Tizona El Cid Sword Letter Openers are manufactured in Toledo Spain by the famous Midas factory of the Marto swordsmiths. The Miniature Damascene Tizona Cid Sword Letter Opener is plated with 24 Karat yellow gold and 18 Karat green gold with a minimum thickness of 4 microns.
Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another, typically, gold or silver into a base metal background to produce beautiful decorative designs that have become the trademark of Toledo, Spain for centuries. The art of Damascene was practiced for centuries by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Around the 15th century the art work became popular in Europe, and Toledo, Spain became famous worldwide for producing such works of art. Marto is renowned for using 24k and 18K Gold foil and wire in producing their Damascene works of art.
These are high quality products made in Toledo Spain which you can proudly display and utilize.
Overall length: 11"
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Zamak with Damascene work and 24K Yellow Gold and 18K Green Gold plate with a minimum thickness of 4 microns
Available in YOUR choice of Damascene style artwork
A truly MAGNIFICENT piece
Full Size El Cid Tizona Sword available - Click Here
$111.99 each
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Damascene El Cid Tizona Sword Letter Opener by Marto of Toledo Spain
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Is NOT a Toledo Swords Product ,
but a Marto of Toledo Spain Sword Letter Opener.
Warning:
All Edged Weapons, Battle Ready or Not, May Injure,
Kill and/or Become Damaged if Used Improperly
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