Templar Cape

Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam These iconic words engraved on the blade define this historic sword replica. The creed of the Knights Templar - Nothing for us, Lord, nothing for us but for the glory of thy name - marked their illustrious and sometimes infamous 200 year military influence. This magnificent sword named The Accolade would have been a sword worthy of the Grand Master to knight a loyal member into this holy order. The best metalsmiths from Windlass Steelcrafts have spent hours on each blade, hand forging the high carbon steel for optimal balance, quickness and durability. The pommel features a highly detailed Templar coin on each side with Latin inscription and the symbols that have grown synonomous with the Templar Order, while the grip is hand-wrapped with a rich genuine red leather with a wire over-wrap. The sword includes a custom, matching wooden scabbard covered in top grain, heavy-duty leather and a period belt with solid metal fittings. Details: Overall Length: approx. 101.6 cm Blade Length: approx. 82.5 cm Blade Width: approx. 6.4 cm Blade Thickness: approx. 0.47 cm Blade Material: High Carbon Steel Handle Material: Wrapped with genuine red leather Overall Weight: approx. 1645.5 g Total length of the belt: 145cm First hole in: 100cm Last hole in: 112cm

Mail (commonly if somewhat incorrectly known as "Chainmail" today) consists of small metal rings put together in a pattern to form a mesh. Although mail could be punctured by a spear, shorn by the blow from a heavy axe or sword, or the body beneath pummeled by blunt weapons, it was still an effective and popular defense. It was quite effective against arrows and weakly slung bolts from crossbows; (longbows and the more powerful steel-armed crossbows could burst the rings with their projectiles). In preventing wounds which broke the skin, it increased the warrior's chance for survival after being wounded. Medieval physicians could usually set broken bones, but when it came to preventing infection they were woefully inadequate. Thus the mail was weak in defending against wounds which could be more easily mended but strong against those to which the soldier was most vulnerable. 1-to-4 chainmail (compare to 1-to-6 or 2-to-8).Mail has been used since the time of the Roman Empire. It was originally developed by the armor smiths of the ancient Celts, from whom the Romans received the technology. The use of mail was prominent throughout the High Middle Ages, until the mid 14th century when plate began to replace it. It could still be seen after this point being worn by those who could not afford plate. Several patterns of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others. The word chainmail is actually a pleonasm: in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, chain was the English name for it, while mail was the common French name for it. This - and the alternative spellings "maile" and "maille" - derive, through the Italian "maglia", from the Latin "macula", meaning "net". Mail was never known as "chainmail," however, and this is a misnomer. To call it "ringmail" would be closer to the fact.

This solid shield measures a full 32" x 20" and is made of curved wood, covered in a white canvas with a red (colour may vary) painted cross emblazoned on the front. The shield features leather arm- and shoulder straps.

The story of Assassin´s Creed: The Third Crusade has arrived and is splitting the country. In the game Assassin´s Creed one plays Altaïr, an elite assassin who gets the order to cease or at least weaken the hostilities between both powers. To achieve this both crusaders and Saracens have to be weakened. 1000 years ago a steep rock in the Persian Highlands was the base of operations of a powerful organisation. Its founder: Hasan-i Sabbah. A freedom fighter with visions. The assassins are considered to be the first, tightly organised terror group in world history. Since the Middle Ages legends and horror stories have been shaping the image of this feared organisation which Europeans have kept until today. This is a truly beautiful tunic of a heavy weaved 100% cotton. Quartered in off-white and blood red panels with back-to-back gold embroidered lions rampant and antique gold trims. Dry clean only. Click here for the Clothing & Hats Sizing Charts.