{"product_id":"mandoble-reyes-catolicos","title":"Two-handed sword of the Catholic Monarchs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mythical \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition \"Sword of the Catholic Monarchs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a replica of the ceremonial sword used by \u003cstrong\u003eFerdinand of Aragon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIsabella of Castile\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as \u003cstrong\u003e\"the Catholic Monarchs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the History of Spain, it is one of the most spectacular swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the mythical sword with which Kings \u003cstrong\u003eFerdinand\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIsabella\u003c\/strong\u003e knighted \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Columbus\u003c\/strong\u003e after his return from his first voyage to America. In the Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Barcelona, Columbus was named “Admiral of the Ocean” and “Viceroy of the Indies”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \"ceremonial\" sword was used as a \"Standard Bearer\" in all religious ceremonies or significant public acts of their reign, such as the Conquest of Granada and the beginning of Spain as a Nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting details: The cross bears the inscription TANTO MONTA - MONTA TANTO enameled in blue (Isabella as Ferdinand). The blade is engraved in gold with the quartered heraldic shield diagonally. The quarters, in turn, are quartered, with the kingdoms of Castile and Leon on Isabella of Castile's side and the other quarters are divided into two with the heraldry of the kingdom of Aragon, on King Ferdinand's side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the blade there is a pomegranate, a symbol of the kingdom of Granada; the engravings of the Arrows and the Yoke complete the heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Catholic Monarchs, by express wish, were buried in Granada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in history, you can enjoy reading the books by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hapsburgs, by José Luis Corral\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory of Spain for Skeptics, by Juan Eslava Galán\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930814099787,"sku":"335.1","price":324.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/1131.jpg?v=1775131317","url":"https:\/\/armasmedievales.es\/en\/products\/mandoble-reyes-catolicos","provider":"armasmedievales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}