Halloween Templar Wear
Posted by MRL on Oct 4th 2018
Dressing as a Knights Templar for Halloween may not be the most original idea, but that does not mean it is not unique. So, how do you go about assembling a Crusader knight's outfit? We'll get to that in a bit, but first, let's find out what those brave knights actually wore.During the first two Crusades, a knight would be dressed in mail (linked iron chains woven together) from head to toe, which provided protection against swords. Under this ar...
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The Accolade- Sword of the Knights Templar- A sword of Legends
Posted by MRL on Sep 26th 2018
"Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Glorium""Nothing for us, Lord, nothing for us but for the glory of thy name" - The Creed of the Knights TemplarThese iconic words, which are engraved onto the 1065 high carbon steel blade, symbolize a perfect blend of power and beauty. We're talking about one of the finest swords ever offered by Museum Replicas, The Accolade - Sword of the Knights Templar. This magnificent sword carries the authori...
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Halloween – The Origins
Posted by MRL on Sep 2nd 2018
Halloween, as most of us know, is celebrated on October 31 every year. It's a time of costume parties, trick-or-treating and a whole lot of fun. But how and where did this wonderful festival originate? Is it an American tradition? Did it come from elsewhere? Let's take a closer look.Halloween originsTo know more about Halloween's origins, we have to go back 2000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated from sunset on October...
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