Description
Knights from the Medieval era were heavily armoured to withstand the many swords, axes and arrows that were arrayed against them. The helmet that these knights wore was engineered to protect its owner from glancing hits from close and ranged weapons, and this it did with great effectiveness but at a cost of sacrificing visibility.
The rest of the armour is similarly curved to withstand help deflect the blows of enemy swords.
This knight is carrying a halberd. A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. The word halberd may come from the German words Halm (staff), and Barte (axe). In modern-day German, the weapon is called a Hellebarde. The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It always has a hook or thorn on the back side of the axe blade for grappling mounted combatants.
The Eight Virtues of a Knight
Honesty is respect for Truth
Compassion is Love of others
Valor is Courage to stand up against risks
Justice is Truth, tempered by Love
Sacrifice is Courage to give oneself in the name of the Greater Good
Honor is Courage to seek and uphold the Truth
Spirituality is to seek Truth and Courage from one’s own self and the world around
Humility is the opposite of Pride – the absence of Truth or Courage
(Material: Clay, Porcelain, Ceramic Composite)
(Finish: Bronze Layer)
(Height: 34.5 cm)
(Weight: ~ 1 kg)
