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'Colada' bookends, El Cid sword design

$122.98 USD
$122.98 USD
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Highlights

This decorative 'Colada' bookend set is a stylish blend of organization and medieval legend for your home or office.

  • Detailed miniature replica of the famous Colada sword of the Spanish national hero El Cid
  • High-quality craftsmanship in sturdy wood combined with ornate metal elements for an elegant look
  • Two-piece set that serves as a functional eye-catcher on a shelf, desk, or sideboard
  • Sturdy construction with a total weight of approximately 1130 g for securely holding your book collection
  • Ideal gift idea for bibliophiles, history buffs, and lovers of medieval metalwork
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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'Colada' El Cid Sword Bookends Design

'Colada' bookends, El Cid sword design in detail

Questions about the product 'Colada' bookends, El Cid sword design

What material are the 'Colada' bookends in the El Cid sword design made of, and for which target group are they particularly suitable?

The bookends are made of high-quality metal (zinc die-casting) and are particularly suitable for history buffs, collectors of historical objects, and as a decorative gift for book lovers.
What are the historical dimensions of El Cid's 'Colada' in the original, and how is this legendary weapon portrayed in Spanish literature, especially in 'Cantar de Mio Cid'?

The legendary Colada sword, in its historical original, has a total length of approximately 105 cm. In the Spanish heroic epic Cantar de Mio Cid, the weapon is portrayed as a prestigious status symbol and a sign of military valor, which El Cid captured in battle against the Count of Barcelona. Literature also describes the sword as an object with a fearsome effect on opponents, which was later given to the Infantes de Carrión as part of their dowry.
What role does the sword 'Colada' play in the wedding of El Cid's daughters, and what consequences did the betrayal by the Infantes de Carrión have for the weapon's fate?

In the epic poem Cantar de Mio Cid, the sword Colada is part of the dowry that El Cid gives to the Infantes de Carrión upon their marriage to his daughters. After the betrayal and mistreatment of his daughters in the oak grove of Corpes, El Cid demands the weapon back in court in Toledo, whereupon it is awarded to his follower Martín Antolínez.
What symbolic meaning is attributed to the sword 'Colada' in the Spanish national epic 'Cantar de Mio Cid' and how does it influence the reputation of its bearer?

In the Spanish national epic Cantar de Mio Cid, the Colada sword is a symbol of El Cid's military valor and glory, which he won as war booty from the Count of Barcelona. It has a fearsome effect on unworthy opponents and significantly enhances the prestige of its wielder, as it is considered a sign of rightfully acquired property, honor, and the divine favor that accompanies El Cid in his battles.