Hispanidad: history, kingdoms and Spanish legacy
Ancient Hispania: Iberian falcatas, Iberians, Celtiberians and Rome
Travel to ancient Hispania, where Iberians, Celtiberians, Lusitanians and Rome coexisted. The Iberian falcata is one of its most recognizable symbols, along with decorative, functional and historical reenactment falcata swords, falcatas with scabbards and side knives.
The Roman presence on the peninsula is evoked through the gladius Hispaniensis, the spatha, the caetra, the scutum and the pilum. This stage brings together Roman gladius swords, spatha swords, Roman daggers, cavalry helmets, chainmail, fibulae, arrowheads, pilum heads and Roman reenactment accessories.
Visigothic Hispania and the Kingdom of Toledo
Discover Visigothic Hispania and the kingdom of Toledo through its symbols, weapons and clothing items. Visigothic swords, knives, fibulae, brooches, shields and the Visigothic cross evoke an era marked by Leovigild, Reccared, Wamba and Roderic, between the Roman legacy and the formation of the peninsular medieval kingdoms.
Al-Andalus: Boabdil, Córdoba and Nasrid Granada
Explore the legacy of Al-Andalus, from the Caliphate of Córdoba to the Nasrid kingdom of Granada. Andalusi swords, jineta swords, scimitars, daggers, adargas (shields), shields and Hispano-Muslim inspired accessories connect with Córdoba, the Alhambra, Abd al-Rahman, Almanzor and Boabdil.
Decorative pieces, miniatures, historical books and setting accessories allow you to get closer to the material culture of Al-Andalus and the visual richness of Nasrid Granada.
Christian kingdoms, Reconquista and medieval chivalry
Tour the Christian kingdoms of Asturias, León, Castile, Navarre, Aragon, Portugal and the Crown of Aragon. The tradition of the Reconquista, Covadonga, Don Pelayo and the medieval knights inspires knight swords, one-handed swords, longswords, swords with scabbards, shields, armor, helmets, daggers and heraldic emblems.
El Cid Campeador: Tizona and Colada swords
The figure of El Cid Campeador occupies a unique place in Hispanic medieval history. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, Tizona, Colada and Babieca form an imagery of honor, campaigns and legend that is reflected in swords inspired by Tizona and Colada, both functional and decorative, Toledo swords, historical reenactment swords and collector's pieces.
Complete this theme with daggers inspired by El Cid, Tizona and Colada daggers, scabbards, miniatures, equestrian figures, shields and accessories to recreate the figure of the medieval knight.
Hispanic military orders: Templars, Santiago and chivalry
Learn about the military orders that left their mark on the peninsula: Santiago, Calatrava, Alcántara, Montesa and the Order of the Temple. Their crosses, knights and symbols evoke life on the frontier and the defense of the Christian kingdoms.
The selection brings together Templar swords, Templar daggers, armor, cuirasses, helmets, great helms, shields, tabards, cloaks, surcoats, gauntlets, miniatures and banners of military orders for collection, decoration and medieval reenactment.
Catholic Monarchs and Granada in 1492
Enter the end of the Middle Ages with Isabella of Castile, Ferdinand of Aragon and the conquest of Granada. The Catholic Monarchs, Santa Fe, the royal coat of arms, the yoke and the arrows represent the transition to the Modern Age and the birth of a new stage of the Hispanic monarchy.
Historical swords, ceremonial swords, daggers, shields, royal emblems, miniatures and decorative pieces inspired by the Catholic Monarchs and the Granada of 1492 complete this period.
Spanish explorers and navigators: Christopher Columbus and Elcano
Maritime expansion opens a new era of routes, maps and discoveries. Christopher Columbus, Juan Sebastián Elcano, Magellan, Juan de la Cosa and the Pinzón brothers appear alongside caravels, naos, galleons, compasses, astrolabes, old maps, naval miniatures and explorer swords.
Spanish conquistadors and encounter between cultures
This stage addresses the history of the Spanish conquistadors and the encounter between Europe and America, with figures such as Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, Pedro de Valdivia and Vasco Núñez de Balboa. The aesthetics of the 16th century are represented through morions, conquistador helmets, cuirasses, armor, swords, daggers, shields, cloaks, tabards and historical reenactment accessories.
The narrative also acknowledges the Mexica, Maya, Inca, Taíno and other American peoples to offer a more complete and balanced historical view.
Spanish Tercios: morions, cuirasses and rapier swords
The Spanish Tercios represent one of the most recognizable military chapters of the Modern Age. Arquebusiers, pikemen, rodeleros and musketeers are related to morions, bucklers, pikes, halberds, cuirasses, rapier swords and parrying daggers, along with names like Charles I, Philip II and Don John of Austria.
This section brings together Spanish morion helmets, plumed morions, engraved and decorated morions, pointed morions, Renaissance helmets, Spanish cuirasses, armor, infantry sets, cup-hilt rapier swords, swept-hilt swords, bell-hilt swords, garrison swords and Renaissance daggers.
Spanish Empire, Charles V and the naval world
Galleons, fleets and armadas connect the peninsula with the territories of the Spanish Empire and its viceroyalties. The Spanish Navy, the Fleet of the Indies, New Spain and viceregal Peru inspire naval objects, swords, maps, miniatures, decorative cannons, compasses and pieces related to the Spanish Golden Age.
The evolution of the Hispanic monarchy is also reflected in swords of Charles V, swords of Philip II, swords of Charles III, imperial swords, ceremonial swords and historical setting accessories.
Pirates, corsairs and defense of the Empire
Complete the journey with pirates, corsairs and naval episodes of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. The Fleet of the Indies, treasure galleons, Francis Drake, Blas de Lezo and the defense of Cartagena de Indias are part of a history of trade routes, sieges and maritime rivalries.
Corsair swords, sabers, daggers, vintage pistols and rifles, naval cannons, chests, maps and naval decoration objects help to recreate the atmosphere of the ports, the voyages and the clashes of the Atlantic world.
Buy history at Todo Medieval
At Todo Medieval you will find a selection to approach the history of Hispania, its kingdoms, its armies and its cultural legacy. Buy with the confidence of a specialized store and discover types of products for collection, historical reenactment and decoration, from Iberian falcatas and Roman gladius to El Cid swords, medieval daggers, Spanish morions and rapier swords. Explore Hispanidad and choose your next historical object!
