Richard the Lionheart sword letter opener hilt pommel and crossguard
Richard the Lionheart sword letter opener hilt pommel and crossguard
Richard the Lionheart sword letter opener full view

Richard the Lionheart sword letter opener

£28

This is a miniature replica of the sword believed to have been used by Richard Lionheart during the Third Crusade.

This letter opener has a highly detailed gold coloured hilt finished with a black leather-style grip, which is separated with etched St George's Cross detail. The eye catching stainless steel blade emphasises the beautiful gold design on the fuller which features three lions. Dragons appear several times on the hilt, with one sitting atop the sword on the pommel and the others making up the gold cross-guard; ending at fierce dragon heads.

Not just a letter opener and paper knife, this is a fine mini sword replica to display on one of our stands at home or on your work desk. This miniature replica comes boxed and is a fantastic Father's Day, Christmas or birthday gift for any British history enthusiast.

Richard I was King of England from 1189 to 1199, in this time he became known as Richard Lionheart. He was given this nickname due to the bravery that he displayed on the battlefield during the Third Crusade, in which he was one of the main figures.

The Third Crusade was a fight to claim The Holy Land (now comprised of Syria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine). The capture of Jerusalem by Saladin, the sultan of Egypt, in 1187, prompted the Third Crusade. To fund this mission, Richard I sold off offices, dignities and royal land as well as persecuted and robbed the Jews – he is even reported to have said "I would sell London itself if only I could find a rich enough buyer".

Please note that the Richard the Lionheart Sword Letter Opener does not come with a stand. Paper knife stands can be purchased separately. This mini sword letter openers is compatible with the following display stands;

Notes:

  • Please be aware that under UK law you must be aged 18 or over to purchase any of our blades.
  • Select our Age Verification shipping option at checkout to proceed with purchase of any swords, daggers or letter openers.
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Age Restrictions: 18+

Genre: 12th Century

Material: Stainless Steel

Packaging: Boxed

Packaging Dimensions: Approx. 30cm x 9cm x 2.5cm

 

Dimensions:

Length: 27.5cm

Cross-guard: 6.5cm

Christmas 2024

Last order dates for Christmas delivery. Orders placed after these dates aren't guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.
 SERVICE LAST ORDER DATE
UK Standard 16th December 2024
UK Express 18th December 2024

The museum will be closed on 24th, 25th and 26th December. Orders placed from 23rd December onwards may not be processed until 27th December. 

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UK Express - 1-2 Working Days - AGE CHECK For full-size replicas (Swords, Gimli's Axe, Gandalf Staff) £14.50
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All sales of replicas and alcohol require age verification. You will be asked for proof of age at point of delivery.

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  • Collections can be made from the shop at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds during opening hours.
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  • Once you receive this notification, we will hold your order for 30 days.
  • Please bring your order confirmation and ID that matches the name on the order.
  • Limited short stay, road-side parking is available on Clarence Road or Citipark operate the nearby Leeds Dock multi-storey car park. Please note that parking charges may apply.

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