When were templar swords used?
Templar swords were used in the Templar campaigns during The Middle Age. They are cavalry or infantry swords and they are mostly large swords. They are easy to recognise them because of the Templar cross or the Templar seal they have on the pommel or the guard.
Who were the Templar Knights?
Templar Knights were part of a Christian military order in the Middle Ages. Their mission was to protect the Christian pilgrims who went to Jerusalem after its conquest. They could be recognized by their white cloaks and Templar crosses. Their motto was: "Non nobis, Domine, non nobis. Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam" - "Not to us, Lord, not to us. But to Your name be the glory."
How many templar crosses exist?
There are many types of Templar crosses, each assigned to each Templar group. Here we list the most important ones:
- Latin Cross: it is the classic Christian cross.
- Paté Cross: it is the best known Templar cross.
- Tau Cross: the tau cross is shaped like a "T" and San Antón was the first to use it.
- Patriarchal Cross: this cross is similar to the classic Christian cross, but it has a shorter horizontal bar.
- Jerusalem Cross: it has a large central cross and four smaller ones in the four corners.
Uses of the Templar Swords
The Templar sword has been used by the Templar Knights to defend the pilgrims on their travel towards Jerusalem. They are clearly regarded as a weapon. Over time Templar order was very active, but they stopped their military campaigns. Nowadays, many Templar groups have kept the discipline and traditions. Most od them are dedicated to social volunteering or charity work too. These Christian groups (no longer military) continue to wear the clothing of the ancient knights and continue to carry the sword to complement their costume. Some of these swords, most representative and symbolic, are given to the high officials of these organizations and they are used for ceremonies. Some modern medieval battles lovers still use functional Templar swords in their training and competitions.
Characteristics of the Templar sword
Templar swords style has changed a lot over time. Nowadays, decorative Templar swords are used to hang them on the walls. They are also used to serve as a complement for Templar Knights costumes. These decorative swords measure approximately 100-110 cm, and they have Templar symbols engraved on the blade. In some of them, those symbols may be present on the hilt, the guard and the pommel. These parts of a Templar Sword usually keep the most authentic Templar symbols, as the Templar cross or the Templar seal.
Templar swords on Middle Ages were much simpler. They did not have many decorations, although they still carried the Templar cross to remind them that they were fighting for the glory of Christ.
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