This silver finished Richard the Lionheart sword bears Richard's initials and famous crest with the three lion and features a 27 inch blade. The massive handle of this replica sword is cast in metal (zinc) and finished with an antique silver patina. A cross is embossed on the pommel and rope crisscrosses the handle.Son of Henry II and King of England 1189-99, Richard I was known as a very powerful king, a chivalrous knight, and a fearless warrior. He was called Coeur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart, but he is best known as the Crusader King for his involvement in the Crusades.