The Crusades consisted of a series of Holy Wars launched by the Christians against the Muslims. The war between the Christians and the Muslims centered around Jerusalem. The City of Jerusalem was significant to the Christian religion. When it was taken by the Turks and 3000 Christians were massacred, it started a chain of events which started the Crusades. The Crusades started in 1095 when Pope Claremont preached the First Crusade at the Council of Claremont. The Pope’s preaching led to thousands immediately affixing the cross to their garments.

The crusader sword was a superb fighting weapon used during these wars. It had a flat blade with two narrow fullers running down the blade. The fuller made the blade stronger and yet light for the knight to carry. The crusader sword was the symbol of heroism and the Christian faith. It was believed that the personal courage, strength and renown of a knight could be absorbed by his sword, and that subsequent possession of a great warrior’s sword would bestow the same distinction on a new owner of the sword.