The sword that crowned 25 kings!

Created for mighty Charlemagne over a thousand years ago... used in crowning more than 25 monarchs, from Louis XIV to Napoleon...this glorious sword is today a national treasure of France.

And this magnificent replica, wrought with precision and artistry by the legendary swordsmiths of Toledo, Spain, captures both the power and the opulence of the sword as it exists in France today.

Lavishly decorated with pure 24 karat gold electroplate... set with rich blue lapis... etched with the heraldic emblems of France's greatest rulers... it comes to you in a solid oak wall display rack.

To discover the thrill of holding a thousand years of history in your hand, get this sword now!

The Franklin Mint, to ensure the sword's uniqueness and to increase its collectable value, destroyed all molds tools and dies for this project after production was completed.

Emperor Charlemagne Sword by Marto of Toledo, Spain is a replica of one of the most well known swords in the world, the traditional coronation sword of France, once attributed to the great Emperor Charlemagne. Charlemagne, Charles the Great, King of Franks, and Emperor of Western Europe, was born in 742 A.D., and became a famous commander in one of the great centers of power in history: The Sacred Roman Empire. Legend says it was created to hold within its pommel the tip of the spear which pierced the side of Jesus on the cross. Charlemagne reached the height of his power in 800 when he was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day at Old St. Peter's Basilica.

This ornate double edged sword features a strikingly elaborate hilt with figural jeweled hand guard. The blade is decorated with 24K etching. Mounted on a wooden wall hanging display board with a brass plaque at the bottom reading: The Sword of Charlemagne .

The board measures 45" x 10". The sword measures 38 1/4" long x 8" across the cross guard. The blade length is 31 1/4". The sword weighs 1.8kg/4lbs.

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