Richard The Lionheart Dagger
Black & Nickel Finish

Ref: G4157NQ

This would make a beautiful addition to your collection, comes complete with a sheath and is fully wearable
This Richard the Lionheart Nickel finish dagger has an embossed handle with lions resting on the hand guard. This has an 11" metal blade with an elaborate scabbard adorned with R & L. Richard the Lionheart's initials and Royal Crest. A choice between Bronze or Nickel finish is available

This makes a great display piece for home or office, for costume, or use as a theater / movie prop.

Specifications:

Nickel finish
Cast Metal Construction
Overall Length: 16-1/2"
Handle Length: 5"
Blade Length: 10-1/2 "
Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz

History
Richard the Lionheart (1157 - 1199) While Richard Plantagenet is revered as one of the great warrior kings of England, he is perhaps best known as "the absent king." This is due to the fact that during his reign from 1189-1199, he spent a total of six months in England. This aside Richard I was well known for his bravery which earned him the nickname "The Lionheart". A name that has reached epic and mythological proportions, best seen in literary works such as Robin Hood and Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe.
For such a brave and noble man, King Richard's death came about in a rather strange way. In Chalus, Aquitaine, a peasant plowing his fields came upon a treasure. This treasure consisted of some gold statues and coins. The feudal lord claimed the treasure from his vassal, Richard in turn claimed the treasure from the lord, who refused. This prompted Richard to siege the village.
During the siege Richard was riding close to the castle without the protection of full armor. He spotted an archer with bow in hand on the wall aiming a shot at him. It is said Richard paused to applaud the Bowman. He was struck in the shoulder with the arrow and refused treatment for his wound. Infection set in and Richard the Lionheart died on April the 6th 1199. He was buried in the Fontvraud Abbey in Anjou France.