10 legendary swords in world history

The benevolent sword used in the British crown coronation, the sword of the Roman Emperor Charlemagne, or the sword of Napoleon Bonaparte . are treasures that exist today.

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Tomoyuki Yamashita is the general of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. He was the one who helped Japan conquer British colonies of Malaya and Singapore, so Yamashita also earned the nickname " Malaya Tiger ". At the end of World War II, Yamashita was sentenced to death for various war crimes related to the Manila massacre and many other cruel jobs in the Philippines and Singapore. Yamashita possessed a precious sword made of forged artist Fujiwara Kanenaga between 1640-1680. After handing over to General MacArthur of the United States in 1945, the sword is currently kept at the West Point Military Museum.

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José de San Martín (1778-1850) is a famous general of Argentina. He is the leader that helps South American countries escape the colonial rule of Spanish colonialism. One of General San Martín's most important memorabilia is the curved sword he bought in London. He loves the curved blade of the sword and thinks it is very versatile when used in battle. So General San Martín then decided to use the curved sword to equip his elite cavalry regiment. After his death, the sword was transferred to General Don Juan Manuel de Rosas. In 1896, the sword was sent to the National Museum of History in Buenos Aires and it remained there so far.

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Baekje is an ancient kingdom in southwestern Korea. In the 4th century, the Kingdom once controlled colonies in China and the western region of the Korean peninsula. In 372, Baekje's King Geunchogo paid many treasures to Dong Tan and the seven-pronged sword was one of them. This is a long steel sword, 74.9 cm long. In addition to the main blade 65.5 cm long, the sword also has 6 other prongs pointing out. The sword is used in rituals, not for combat. Currently, the sword is located in Isonokami shrine, Nara Prefecture, Japan and is not displayed publicly.

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William Wallace (1272-1305) is a Scottish knight and hero. He was the resistance leader against England in the struggles of independence for Scotland at the end of the 13th century, early in the 14th century. In 1305, King Edward I of England arrested William Wallace and he was executed for treason. One of Wallace's precious memorabilia is that the sword followed him through many battles. This sword is 168 cm long, weighs 2.7 kg and has a blade of 132 cm long. Wallace used it during the battle of Stirling Bridge (1297) and the Battle of Falkirk (1298). Wallace's sword is located at the National Monument in Stirling, Scotland.

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El Cid is an outstanding general and diplomat of the Castile Kingdom in medieval Spain. He is also a talented swordsman and possesses the famous sword Tizona . This sword is one of the most revered Spaniards. The forged sword in Córdoba, Spain, has a length of 103 cm, a weight of 1.1 kg. Tizona is currently on display at the Burgos Museum in Spain.

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At the time, the legendary general Napoleon Bonaparte often fought with a shotgun and a sword. One of his swords was auctioned in France for more than $ 6.4 million in 2007. However, the winner of the auction was not announced. This is the sword he often carries when fighting. In the early 1800s, he gave it to his brother as a wedding gift. The sword is then passed on from generation to generation and it is always kept by the people of the Bonaparte family. In 1978, the French government declared the sword to be a national treasure.

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Sword of Mercy is a famous weapon belonging to the British King Edward. Edward was an Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman invaded in 1066. The sword of Mercy had a broken blade, so it was named "sword from" (a non-nose sword displayed during the throne in England. , symbolizing charity) in 1236. Since then, the sword has been used for royal ceremonies. Sword of Mercy is also one of the royal treasures of the United Kingdom and one of the five swords used during the coronation of the British king. In addition, the King of England also used the sword to ban the knight for the person to be conferred.

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Zulfiqar is the ancient sword of the Islamic leader Ali - cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Muslim kingdom from 656 to 661. According to some ancient documents, Muhammad handed Zulfiqar to Ali in the battle of Uhud for admiring Ali's power and power on the battlefield. The sword Zulfiqar is a symbol of Muslim faith and is admired by millions.

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Masamune is a Japanese swordsman and worked from 1288 to 1328. He is considered one of the most talented metallurgists in the world. Masamune's swords are famous for their beauty and excellent quality. One of his most famous weapons is the sword Honjo Masamune . This is the symbol sword for the bakufu regime, the Japanese Edo period. It is a treasure handed down from generation to generation by Shogun's generals. In 1939, the Japanese government recognized the sword as a national treasure. After World War II, the sword Honjo Masamune was lost and today its whereabouts are still unknown.

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Charlemagne was born in 742, is the Roman Emperor . He was one of the greatest rulers in world history and became the King of Frank in 768. Charlemagne owned the famous sword Joyeuse . Currently, two swords are said to earn Joyeuse. One of them is a sword located in the Schatzkammer Weltliche royal treasure in Vienna, Austria. The remaining sword is kept in the Louvre Museum, France. Charlemagne appeared in many legends and historical documents. Bulfinch Mythology series describes Charlemagne used to use Joyeuse to behead Corsuble, the Saracen commander. After Charlemagne's death, Joyeuse was often used to enthronize French kings. People used to hold the sword at Saint Denis Cathedral, then take it to the Louvre Museum.