Royal Dueling Sword Set 44" w/Plaque

[PAN/D-4079]

~~$199.00~~ $99.00

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NEW RELEASE

"King's Collection Series 2007"
Royal Dueling Set - Two: 44" Swords

Duels
A duel is a formalized type of combat. As practised from the 15th to 20th centuries in Western societies, a duel may be defined as: A consensual fight between two gentlemen, with matched deadly weapons, in accordance with rules explicitly or implicitly agreed upon, over a point of honor, usually accompanied by seconds (who might themselves fight), and in contravention of the law.

The duel usually developed out of the desire of one party (the challenger) to redress a perceived insult to his honor. The goal of the duel was not so much to kill the opponent as to gain "satisfaction," i.e., to restore one's honor by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it.

This SET of Two swords appears as ONE complete blade when displayed on the plaque. If you look closely you can see how this unique set seperates when the time for a duel is required.

Weapon Specs:
Overall Length: 44"
Blade Length: 34"
Blade Type: Stainless Steel 440
"Royal Script" on the Blade
Cast Metal Handle

INCLUDES Custom Wood Display Wall Plaque

Duels may be distinguished from trials by combat, in that duel was not used to determine guilt or innocence, and duels were not official procedures. Indeed, duels were often illegal, though in most societies where dueling was socially accepted, participants in a fair duel were not prosecuted, or if they were, were not convicted. Only gentlemen were considered to have honor, and therefore qualified to duel. If a gentleman was insulted by a person of lower class he would not duel him but would beat him with a cane or whip or have his servants do so. Dueling is now illegal in all but a few countries around the world.

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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 20 October, 2006.