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HEMA

HEMA is an acronym for Historical European Martial Arts. The term encompasses a varied range of European fighting arts from Harnessfecten (fighting in armour) to Glima (Viking wrestling).  The Knight Shop offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of HEMA equipment for sale in the UK. We are specialists in this market and have a dedicated web store www.thehemashop.com

We even manufacture our own line of HEMA equipment! Our range of Red Dragon Armoury Synthetic Sparring Swords, Fencing Masks, Weapon Sparring Gloves, Throat Protectors, Groin Guards and Kit Bags can be purchased from retailers all over the planet.

We are the UK’s leading retailer of SPES protective equipment and hold large stocks of their products. We stock a range of federschwert, bucklers, rapiers, sabres, padded practice swords, wooden and nylon wasters, daggers, books, DVDs - basically everything you will ever need to get you into HEMA!

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  • Display Plaque for Roman Gladius

    Our Roman Gladius Display Plaques are the perfect way to display your Roman sword. They are hand made in Italy and are crafted from wood with a varnished finish. They feature a small brass plaque with the word “ROMA” embossed into it.

    This plaque is held in place by 2 small pins and can be easily removed if necessary. The mount at the hilt end of the sword, holds the blade 25mm away from the plaque, allowing for the width of the gladius hilt. The blade is secured in place with a laced leather strap that can be loosened to accommodate the width of a gladius scabbard.

    Sword not included.

    Blade Socket: 35mm wide
    Height: 82cm
    Width: 23cm
    Swords Held: 1
    Weight: 1222g
    Material: Wood, brass plate, leather strap

    All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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    Excl. Tax: £27.50 Incl. Tax: £33.00

  • Sword Display Plaque - Small

    Our Sword Display Plaques are the perfect way to display your replica or antique swords. They are hand made in Italy and are crafted from wood with a varnished finish. They feature a small brass plaque with the number “1632” embossed into it. This plaque is held in place by 2 small pins and can be easily removed if necessary.

    The mount at the hilt end of the sword, holds the blade 55mm away from the plaque, allowing for complex and basket hilt swords such as rapiers and sabres. The blade is secured in place with a fixed leather strap at the top mount and a brass socket at the bottom. This mount is better suited to smaller swords with thin blades such as the Masonic Templar Sword shown.

    Top Blade Socket: 35mm wide
    Bottom Blade Socket: 17mm wide

    Plaque only. Sword not included. 

    Height: 112cm
    Width: 16cm
    Swords Held: 1
    Weight: 1042g
    Material: Wood, brass fittings, leather strap

    All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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    Excl. Tax: £29.17 Incl. Tax: £35.00

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