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El Cid Campeador Shield
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item #984
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El Cid Campeador Shield
by Marto of Toledo Spain
Marto Item # 984
The El Cid Campeador Shield
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 until his death in 1099) from the Arabians (Moors). El Cid Campeador 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 of the of El Cid Campeador shield is riveted a golden metal sheet depicting Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, best known as El Cid, a spanish hero of the Reconquista.
This is a high quality product made in Toledo Spain which you can proudly display.
Overall Dimensions: 28 x 20 inches
Material: Metal
$399.99 each
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El Cid Campeador Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain
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