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Medieval Wall Tile with Templar Calatrava Cross by Marto 56-MHH004
Our Medieval Wall Tile with Templar Calatrava Cross by Marto is a resin tile engraved with the Templar Order of Calatrava Cross.

The Templar Order of Calatrava was the first military and religious order founded in the Kingdom of Castile, but the second to receive papal approval. The papal bull confirming the Order of Calatrava as a Militia was given by Pope Alexander III on September 26, 1164. The Order of Calatrava was founded by Abbot Raymond of Fitero with the original purpose of protecting the town of Calatrava, located near present-day Ciudad Real.

As their numbers and strength grew they were invited in 1147 by the King of Castile, Alfonso VII, to protect a castle he had taken from the Moors. The castle was called Calatrava (Arabic Qal'at Rabah: 'fortress of Rabah'). The Templars established a garrison there and stayed for ten years. They were replaced by a militia of Cistercian laymen, under the supervision of Raymond, Abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Fitero. No doubt these local herdsmen and laborers would have had a personal grudge against the Moors, whom they fought with great enthusiasm.

In 1187, a general chapter at Cîteaux gave these Knights of Calatrava their definitive rule, which was approved in the same year by Pope Gregory VIII. This rule retained the Cistercian customs required of laymen, plus the obligation to wear their armor 24/7 and be ready to fight whenever the need arose. (Not very comfortable, but following vows of silence, nobody complained.)

Initially, these Knights of Calatrava were hugely successful and were rewarded by grants of land from the King of Castile. But by 1195, after a surge of new Muslim recruits from Africa, the Knights were overpowered and the Moors retook the castle which they kept for another 17 years. The Calatravas then recovered possession of the stronghold and from there spread to the far corners of Iberia.

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  • Overall Dimensions: 20 x 15 cms - 8 x 6 inches
  • Material: Resin
  • Frame Available
  • Spanish Knight of the 16th Century in Suit of Armor by Marto 56- M913
    Our Mounted Spanish Knight of the 16th Century in Suit of Armor by Marto is a reproduction of the ones that belonged to Charles V and Philip II, that are part of the collection of the Real Armeria in Madrid. The armor has been made in polished steel, characterized by floreal figures etched on the many of the pieces composing it's surface. The knight rides a horse harnessed with an elaborate polished steel armor. Provided with jousting lance and wooden platform. An exquisite decor piece. 

    Available in your choice of a rich red fabric caparison ornated with flower motifs or a rich black fabric caparison ornated with flower motifs and 24K Gold plated steel armor.

    Total Height: 110 cms - 44 inches

    Mounted English Knight of King Arthur in Suit of Armor 56-M918.6

    Our Mounted English Knight of King Arthur in Suit of Armor by Marto is an English Knight of King Arthur riding a horse standing on a wooden platform. The knight is wearing a parade suit of armour composed of a horse helmet, a cuirass with pauldrons and bracelets and greaves on the legs.  The basin and hoses are covered with velvet breeches. The knight is armed with a round shield, a jousting lance with banner and a sword.  The horse also is harnessed with metal parade armor enriched with relief sculpted figures and a velvet caparison. 

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    Available in your choice of red or mustard velvets.


    Queen of Hearts Elite Collection Adult Plus Costume 38-31774
    When wearing the Queen of Hearts Costume heads will turn and conversations will stop when you make an entrance as the Queen of Hearts!

    This magnificent, beautifully detailed, fully finished creation is a masterpiece in itself produced with fine fabrics and trim. Costume includes a full length gown with zipper in back, white lace collar & cuffs, black & white satin bodice with red heart accent and black peplum, a red velvet skirt with printed heart details on a white satin inset, all with gold trim. Black velvet choker with faux jewel, sequin heart tiara with jewel accents, hoop and tulle petticoat also included.

    Available in Adult Plus sizes: XXL and XXXL. 
    Includes: Dress, tiara, choker, and petticoat. 

    Does not include: Earrings.
     

     

     

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