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The most famous swords
The most famous swords in the history
From ancient civilizations to the present day the swords were and are an integral part of military history and a symbol of military honor, valor and courage.
Here are 5 of the legendary swords from different eras, which have been preserved to this day:
1. Wallace Sword
William Wallace (1272-1305) was a Scottish knight and a great military leader who fought for the independence of Scotland from England. He led foot soldiers in close combat with the enemy. The main weapon of many of his soldiers was a sword. Currently, the Wallace sword is kept in the National Museum in Stirling. Its length - 132 cm, weight - 3 kilos. The head of the sword bulbous shape made of gilded iron, and wrapped the handle dark brown skin. Contemporary audiences familiar image of Wallace in the film "Braveheart." During filming, through the hands of Mel Gibson (who plays Wallace) passed 12 replicas of famous swords.
2. Tyson
El Cid was born in the Kingdom of Castile, which was one of the medieval empires of the Iberian Peninsula. He was not only a successful military leader and diplomat, but also an excellent swordsman, and later became a hero of the Spanish and the right hand of the king. El Cid owned two of the most famous swords - Colada and Tyson, the last of which he used in the fight against the Moors. It is said that Tyson was forged from Damascus steel in Cordoba, Spain. Its length - 103 cm and weighs about 1, 1 kilogram. On the sword has two inscriptions, one of which indicates the date of its creation - in 1002, and the other is a Catholic prayer. Tyson now can be seen in the Museum of Burgos in Spain.
3. Semizuby sword
The ancient kingdom of Baekje, which is on the south-west Korea, reached its peak in the IV century. During this period, the legendary king of Kynchhogo prepodnёs Semizuby Sword ruler of Eastern Jin Dynasty, as evidenced by the inscription on the blade. Central blade branches emanating from it reaches 65, 5 centimeters in length. Sword was created for ceremonial purposes and not for fighting. Semizuby sword is an important historical artifact, and is now kept in the Temple Ionokami in Nara Prefecture, Japan, but it was not put on public display.
4. scimitar San Martin
General Jose de San Martin was one of the main leaders of the Americas in the struggle for freedom from the Spanish authorities. His sword was highly regarded in the battle, and still keeps the memory of its owner. There was a curved blade sword, which made a very effective weapon in the battle. Now Saber San Martin kept at the National History Museum of Buenos Aires.
5. Sword Tomoyuki Yamashita
During World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army General Tomoyuki Yamashita, nicknamed "Malayan tiger" famously captured the British colonies of Malaya and Singapore. He owned a sword that was forged by the famous master. Now this sword can be seen in the Military Museum West Point.
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From ancient civilizations to the present day the swords were and are an integral part of military history and a symbol of military honor, valor and courage.
Here are 5 of the legendary swords from different eras, which have been preserved to this day:
1. Wallace Sword
William Wallace (1272-1305) was a Scottish knight and a great military leader who fought for the independence of Scotland from England. He led foot soldiers in close combat with the enemy. The main weapon of many of his soldiers was a sword. Currently, the Wallace sword is kept in the National Museum in Stirling. Its length - 132 cm, weight - 3 kilos. The head of the sword bulbous shape made of gilded iron, and wrapped the handle dark brown skin. Contemporary audiences familiar image of Wallace in the film "Braveheart." During filming, through the hands of Mel Gibson (who plays Wallace) passed 12 replicas of famous swords.
2. Tyson
El Cid was born in the Kingdom of Castile, which was one of the medieval empires of the Iberian Peninsula. He was not only a successful military leader and diplomat, but also an excellent swordsman, and later became a hero of the Spanish and the right hand of the king. El Cid owned two of the most famous swords - Colada and Tyson, the last of which he used in the fight against the Moors. It is said that Tyson was forged from Damascus steel in Cordoba, Spain. Its length - 103 cm and weighs about 1, 1 kilogram. On the sword has two inscriptions, one of which indicates the date of its creation - in 1002, and the other is a Catholic prayer. Tyson now can be seen in the Museum of Burgos in Spain.
3. Semizuby sword
The ancient kingdom of Baekje, which is on the south-west Korea, reached its peak in the IV century. During this period, the legendary king of Kynchhogo prepodnёs Semizuby Sword ruler of Eastern Jin Dynasty, as evidenced by the inscription on the blade. Central blade branches emanating from it reaches 65, 5 centimeters in length. Sword was created for ceremonial purposes and not for fighting. Semizuby sword is an important historical artifact, and is now kept in the Temple Ionokami in Nara Prefecture, Japan, but it was not put on public display.
4. scimitar San Martin
General Jose de San Martin was one of the main leaders of the Americas in the struggle for freedom from the Spanish authorities. His sword was highly regarded in the battle, and still keeps the memory of its owner. There was a curved blade sword, which made a very effective weapon in the battle. Now Saber San Martin kept at the National History Museum of Buenos Aires.
5. Sword Tomoyuki Yamashita
During World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army General Tomoyuki Yamashita, nicknamed "Malayan tiger" famously captured the British colonies of Malaya and Singapore. He owned a sword that was forged by the famous master. Now this sword can be seen in the Military Museum West Point.
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