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All purchases help Hart's Reptile World's "unwanted reptile arrivals".
If you like Gothic jewelry and items there will be lots more dragons, swords, skulls, skeletons, Celtic crosses and medieval "goodies" in the Crocodile Collectibles store, along with 186 animal necklaces and more.
This is a "lot" of 3 fine pewter sword cross necklaces.
The 1st is the traditional British Crown sword cross. At the top is the crown and at it's base is an Austrian crystal. In the center of the sword at the cross is another Austrian crystal. It's about 1 inch wide by 2 3/4 inch high.
The 2nd is a large Celtic cross and in the center is an iridescent Austrian crystal. It's about an 1 3/4 inch wide by 2 1/4 inch tall.
The 3rd is an early and primitive looking cross sword. In the center of the cross is an iridescent crystal. It's about an 1 inch wide by 2 1/2 inch high.
All 3 swords come on attractive 18" chains.
SWORD ORIGINS
Here's some fascinating history on the sword so you can impress people with your knowledge. No need to tell them you learned it on eBay...and I certainly won't tell.
The history of the sword is a long one even into modern times. The sword became differentiated from the dagger during the Bronze Age [3000 BC], when copper and bronze weapons were produced with a long, leaf-shaped blades and with handles [hilts] consisting of an extension of the blade in the handle form.
By Roman times the handle was distinct from the short, flat blade, and by the European Middle Ages the weapon had acquired it's main basic form.
The heavy sword of medieval chivalry had a large handle, often designed to be gripped with both hands, with a large protective guard [pommel] at the top. The blade was straight, double-edged and pointed.
It was fabricated by repeated firing and hammering. A process that converted the iron into mild steel with the addition a small amount of carbon. Some blades were also made of laminated strips of iron which were hammered together. Many medieval families were distinguished by their sword design and style.
Swords have long been famous down thru history being mentioned as early as the first century BC. Changes in warfare associated with the introduction of firearms did not eliminate the sword but rather proliferated it's types and styles. The discarding of body armor made it necessary for the swordsman to be able to quickly use his weapon, thus the rapier [long and slender sword] came into use.
The advantage of a curved blade for cutting was early appreciated in Asia where it was long used by the Indians, Persians and many others before it's introduction into Europe by the Turks. The Turkish dagger [scimitar] was modified in the West to the cavalry saber. At the other extreme of Asia the Japanese developed a long blade with a two-handed grip with which an elaborate dueling cult, as well as ancestor worship, became associated.
The introduction of repeating firearms virtually ended the value of the sword as a military weapon, though isolated instances of it's use continue into today's 21 century wars. As it declined in military usefulness the sword gained a new role in the duel, especially in Europe, out of which practice emerged the modern sport of fencing.
SNIPPETS FROM A PRAIRIE DOG
Until prairie dogs became illegal due of the "UNFOUNDED" monkey pox scare we had many of our own. We also became known as a place to take an unwanted prairie dog. Not as food for the animals!!!
Prairie dogs are the most wonderful, friendly, loving, bossy, demanding, loyal small animal pet you'd ever want to own.
I know, I'll probably loose my membership in the "reptiles only" club but once you've had a prairie dog in you're life as a pet they are truly unforgettable.
What a shame such an adorable pet isn't available any longer.
Don't forget, with the upcoming Holiday's this would be a nice treat for your self, a terrific gift for a friend or...that "someone special" and you'll be helping us at the same time...what a deal!!!
May all animals, especially reptiles, always have a safe and warm place to sleep, full tummies and most important...a loving "appropriate" home.
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Please visit our store Crocodile Collectibles as we have a lots of wonderful animal "goodies" just in time for gift giving that would love to come live at yours or a friends home.
Hope your enjoying browsing our store and meeting some of our wonderful critters and rescues.
Thank you for looking and caring.
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