San Fernando Sword
San Fernando Sword
Ferdinand III was King of Castile and Leon (1217-1230) as well as King of Galicia (1231). Ferdinand III was one of the most successful kings of Castile. By military and diplomatic efforts, Ferdinand greatly expanded the dominions of Castile into southern Spain, annexing many of the great old cities of al-Andalus. Ferdinand was canonized in 1671 by Pope Clement X and, in Spanish, he is known as Fernando el Santo, San Fernando or San Fernando Rey.
On the domestic front, Ferdinand strengthened the University of Salamanca and erected the current Cathedral of Burgos. Ferdinand founded houses for friars of the Dominican, Franciscan, Trinitarian, and Mercedarian Orders throughout Andalusia. He himself joined the Third Order of St. Francis, and is honored in that Order.
By the time of his death in 1252, Ferdinand III had delivered to his son and heir, Alfonso X, a massively expanded kingdom. Alfonso X was one of the great cultural promoters of the Middle Age. In one of his books “Las Siete Partidas”, enhanced the four values every sword should bear: Good Sense, Strength, Prudence and Justice.
Ferdinand was buried in the Cathedral of Seville by his son, Alfonso X. His tomb is inscribed in four languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin, and an early version of Castilian. Today Saint Fernando can still be seen in the Cathedral of Seville, for he rests enclosed in a gold and crystal casket worthy of the king. His golden crown still encircles his head
The engraving are in Latin. One side says, "Ladivs Eoris" and the othr says "Inovs Davor"
- Overall: 100 cm
- Blade Length: 83 cm
- Width: 16 cm
- Weight: 2 kg
High Quality Sword of the Exclusive Collection "Historical, Fantastic and Legend Swords" made by MARTO.
Certificate of Quality and Origin, Made in Toledo (Spain)