Sword

Most Famous Sword and The World's Most Deadly

Sword first appeared in the Bronze Age. made of copper and is found at the site of Harappa in Pakistan. Medieval swords were made of iron and steel, at that time the sword began to be mass-produced and used in battle. Soldiers trained in swordsmanship and ready for battle. That was before the era of high-powered weapons and artillery and face to face in battle. During that time in history, all the royal generals, kings, and emperors had personal sword made ​​and produced by the makers of the biggest sword that time. This article will feature world-renowned sword which still survive today.

Tizona

El Cid is a man who was born circa 1040 in Vivar, which is a small town about six miles north of Burgos, the capital of Castile. Kingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula. During his lifetime El Cid became a successful military leader and diplomat. He was appointed chairman of the soldier Alfonso VI and became a hero of Spain. El Cid is the king of the most valuable asset in the fight against the Moors. He was a skilled military strategist and strong sword expert.

El Cid has a different sword in his life, but the two most famous are Colada and Tizona. Tizona is the sword used by El Cid to fight the Moors. The weapon is one of the most valued relics in Spain and is believed to have been forged in Cordoba, Spain, although the blade is made of Damascus steel. Damascus steel is mainly used in the Middle East. Cm/40.5 Tizona is 103 inches long and weighs 1.1 pounds kg/2.4. It contains two separate inscriptions, with a list of dates in 1002 and another plant cites Catholic prayer Ave Maria. Tizona is currently on display at the Museo de Burgos in Spain.

Napoleon  Sword

In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte became military and political leader of France after launching a coup. Five years later the French Senate declared himself emperor. During the first decade of the 19th century French Emperor Napoleon and involved in conflict and war with every major European power. In the end, a series victory gave France a dominant position in continental Europe, but as history will repeat itself later, in 1812 the French started their attack from Russia. The decision to invade Russia marked a turning point in Napoleon's wealth. In 1814, the Sixth Coalition invaded France and Napoleon was captured and exiled to the island of Elba. He will run away, but eventually died in captivity on the island of Saint Helena. Historians consider Napoleon as a military genius and a man who made a strong contribution to the operational art of war.

Napoleon on the battlefield carrying a gun and a sword. He has a large collection of weapons and artillery. His weapon is one of the best types and includes materials. In the summer of 2007, a gold-encrusted sword that once belonged to Napoleon auctioned in France more than $ 6.4 million dollars. The sword used by Napoleon in battle. In the early 1800s, Napoleon gave weapons to his brother as a wedding gift. The sword passed down from generation to generation, never leaving the family Bonaparte. In 1978, the sword was declared a national treasure in France and the winning bidder was not identified.

Joyeuse

Charlemagne was a man who was born around the year 742. He is one of the greatest rulers in the history of the world and become the King of Franks in 768. In 800 he was named Emperor of Rome, a position he held for the rest of his life. In the Holy Roman Empire, it was known as Charles I and was the first Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne's time for it to expand the Frankish kingdom into an empire, which covers most of Western and Central Europe. Charlemagne considered a good father founder of the monarchy of France and Germany, as well as European father.

Joyeuse was the name of Charlemagne's personal sword. Currently, there are two swords attributed to Joyeuse. One is a sword that is stored in Schatzkammer Weltliche in Vienna, while the other is placed in the Louvre in France. His knife on display in the Louvre claims partially constructed from the original sword of Charlemagne. The sword is made from parts of different centuries, so it becomes difficult to identify the weapon as Joyeuse. The handle of the sword shows the date the factory around the time of Charlemagne. The sculpted gold hit is made in two parts and the long gold grip never decorated with diamonds.

Charlemagne sword appears in many legends and historical documents. Bulfinch's Mythology described Charlemagne using Joyeuse to behead the Saracen commander Corsuble Ogier the Dane and his knights. After the death of Charlemagne, the sword was owned by the Basilica of Saint Denis and then taken to the Louvre after the Coronation procession to the kings of France.

Seven-Branched Sword

Baekje Dynasty was an ancient kingdom located in southwest Korea. At its peak in the 4th century, Baekje control colonies in China and most of the western Korean peninsula. They are one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla. In 372, King Geunchogo of Baekje paid tribute to Eastern Jin and believed that the Seven-Branched Sword was created and given to the king as a sign of praise.

Iron arms length is 74.9 cm, with six branch bulge like a knife along the center, which is 65.5 cm. Sword is developed for the needs of the rituals and not built for battle. In 1870 a Shinto priest named Masatomo Kan found two inscriptions on the Seven-Branched Sword was. One of them states "At noon on the sixteenth day of the eleventh month, fourth year of Taiwa era, the sword is made of hardened steel for 100 times. Using the sword of 100 enemy troops. Right for the king. "

Seven-Branched Sword contains many statements, but the most controversial involving the phrase "enfeoffed Lord," used when describing the King of Wa as a possible subject for Baekje ruler. The sword is an important historical link and show that there is relationship between the East Asian countries of this era. Original Seven-Branched Sword is currently being stored in Isonokami Temple in Nara Prefecture of Japan. This will not be displayed publicly.

 Tomoyuki Yamashita’s Sword

Tomoyuki Yamashita was a general of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He became famous after conquering British colonies in Malaya and Singapore, eventually earning it the nickname "Tiger of Malaya." After the end of World War II, Yamashita tried for war crimes related to the Manila Massacre and other atrocities in the Philippines and Singapore. That is a controversial trial that ended with the death sentence for Tomoyuki Yamashita. This case has changed the order of the United States in the case of command responsibility for war crimes, creating a law known as the Yamashita Standard.

During his military career, Tomoyuki Yamashita had a personal sword that contains a knife manufactured by famous sword maker Fujiwara Kanenaga between 1640 and 1680. The gun grip remade in the early 1900s. Samurai sword was presented by General Yamashita, along with his army, on September 2, 1945 taken by General MacArthur and given to West Point Military Museum which still exist today. The sword is one piece in a large collection of military weapons are housed in the West Point Museum.

Curved Saber of San Martin

José de San Martín was an Argentine general who lived between the years 1778 to 1850 famous. He is the main leader of the southern part of South America struggle for independence from Spain. San Martín is a South American warrior and protector 1 Perú. Under the leadership of San Martín, Peru officially declared independence on 28 July 1821. In the Argentine Liberator General San Martin Order is the highest decoration awarded.

One of the most cherished treasures José de San Martín is curved sword that he bought in London. San Martín admired the curved sword blade and felt that the weapon could maneuver and ideal for fighting. For this reason, he armed his cavalry Granaderos with the same weapons, which are considered important to add to the attack. Curved sword along with San Martín until his death and then delivered to the General de la Republica Argentina, Don Juan Manuel de Rosas.

In his will San Martín sword called a "sword that has accompanied me during the War of Independence of South America." In 1896 the weapon was sent to the National History Museum in Buenos Aires where he remains to this day.

 Wallace Sword

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who lived from 1272 to 1305. Wallace is known for leading the resistance against the British during the War of Scottish Independence, which was launched in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. During his lifetime, William Wallace sebgai appointed Guardian of Scotland. He led an infantry soldier involved in the hands of the enemy to fight. Prize possession is a lot of soldiers their swords. To be able to survive on the battlefield must be a gifted swordsman. In 1305, William Wallace was captured by King Edward I of England and executed for treason. Today William Wallace in Scotland is remembered as a patriot and national hero. His sword is one of the most famous in the world.

sword of William Wallace National Monument is located in Stirling, Scotland. Swords the size of 4 feet by 4 inches long (132cm) and weighs 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg). Sword Wallace said the weapons used in the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and the Battle of Falkirk (1298). Made of gold-plated metal and the handle is wrapped with dark brown skin. Existing handle on the sword instead of the original Wallace. It is believed that the sword had changed.

After the implementation of William Wallace, Sir John de Menteith, governor of Dumbarton Castle, received his sword. In 1505, King James IV of Scotland to pay 26 shillings to have a sword binned with a silk rope. It is said that the sword has undergone many changes, which may be necessary due to Wallace's original scabbard, hilt and belt is said to have been made from dry skin Hugh Cressingham, seoang British commander.

Sword of Mercy

Sword of Mercy is a famous weapon that once belonged to Edward the Confessor. Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman Conquest of 1066. He reigned 1042-1066 and his administration has been marked by the collapse of the disorganization of royal power in England. Shortly after the death of Edward the Confessor, the Normans began to expand into the UK, led by William the Conqueror.

Mercy has a broken sword blade, which cut short and square. In 1236, it was named curtana weapon and since it was used for royal ceremonies. In ancient times it was an honor to bear this sword before the king. This is considered as a sign of mercy. Stories about breaking weapon is unknown, but the mythological history indicates that the tip was broken by an angel to prevent murder is wrong.

Sword of Mercy is part of the British Crown Jewels and is one of only five swords used during the coronation of the king of England. The weapon was a rare weapon and one of only a small number of swords to survive during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. During the coronation in England, the Sword of Mercy is a sword held by the king to overflow the honor at the Knights

Honjo Masamune

Clever Japanese sword Masamune is widely regarded as one of the world's largest metallurgists. Date Masamune right to life is unknown, but he believed that he worked between the years 1288-1328. Masamune weapon has achieved legendary status for centuries. He created swords known as tachi and daggers called tant?. Masamune sword has a strong reputation for excellence and quality. He rarely signed his work, so it would be difficult to identify all of his weapons.

The most famous of all Masamune named Honjo Masamune sword. The Honjo Masamune is very important because it represents the shogunate during the Edo period of Japan. The sword was passed down from one Shogun to Shogun for generations. In 1939 the weapon was a national treasure in Japan, but still belongs to the Tokugawa family. The last known owner of Honjo Masamune was Tokugawa Iemasa. Apparently Tokugawa Iemasa provide 14 swords and other weapons to the police station in Mejiro, Japan, in December 1945.

Shortly thereafter in January 1946, the Mejiro police gave the sword to Sgt. Bimore coldy (U.S. 7th Cavalry). Since then, Honjo Masamune sword is missing and the whereabouts remain a mystery. Honjo Masamune is one of the most important historical artifacts to disappear at the end of World War II.