This is a replica of the medieval Knights Templar Crusader Shield, heavy weight 20 gauge steel construction brushed antiqued painted finish and real brass accents. Comes with an attached chain so you can display it on your wall, and has a bracket for adding one or two swords on the back for display.

The Templar Order was established in 1118 to ensure the custody of the Holy places and to protect the pilgrimage routes. The order reached its maximum splendor on the XIII century.

The Templars fought along side King Richard I (Richard The Lion Hearted) and other Crusaders in the battles for the Holy Lands. It was a very well organized military force in all the Crusades. They were in the vanguard during the attack and in the rearguard during the retreat. During a century, they ensured the effective government of the Latin kingdom of Constantinople. They did not pay taxes or tributes, they obeyed only the Pope and they held land in throughout Europe and the Middle East.