Saint George Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain 594 Marto Swords Later they were known by

Later they were known by the "Knight of Solomon's Temple" (Templar) denomination after establishing themselves in King Solomon's ancient temple

Miniature Toledo Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain with the Toledo city crest

This sword is a magnificent 46 inch rapier constructed to honor these three brave men

Abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Fitero

Saint George Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain 594 Marto Swords Later they were known bySaint George was a soldier in the Roman army who later became venerated as a Christian martyr. His parents were Christians of Greek background; his father Gerontius was a Roman army official from Cappadocia and his mother Polychronia was a Christian from Lydda in the Roman province of Syria Palaestina (Palestine). At the age of 14, George decided to go to Nicomedia and present himself to Emperor Diocletian to apply for a career as a soldier.