Extremely Rare! Franklin Mint The Sword of Charlemagne Gold 24K Plated 1986,
The sword of Charlemagne (Charles the great) with beautiful oak wood wall display.
It is a perfect reproduction of the sword forged for Charlemagne
This sword is realized in command of the International Military Archives in collaboration with Franklin Mint.
It is manufactured in Toledo, Spain.
The handle is fully 24 carat gold plated and accented with lapis lazuli cabochons.
The blade is of tempered steel with a protective coating over it to prevent stains.
There are drawings on the blade that have been gold plated in 24 carat as well.
The whole is in good condition.
The oak wood wall display is also in good condition.
Length of the sword is 97 cm (38 inches).
Weights around 1.8 kilos (1800 grams).
Length of the oak wood wall display is 114 cm (45 inches).
Weight is 5.2 kg (5200 grams).
Dates from the year 1986 and when it released the price of this piece was already $750!,
Comes with the original Franklin Mint info folder and with the certificate! (Both in Dutch),
Awesome collectors item!