Dagger "Constantine the Great"
August 7, 2017
The dagger is made in the form of a Roman short sword – gladius. Blade is Damascus steel. Scabbard is all-metal, covered with red leather, decorated with gold pins. Ornamental pattern on the dagger is designed in Roman style. The golden decoration gives pomposity and majesty to the dagger. The sculptural image of Emperor Constantine is framed kartush, with the inscription of "Constantine the Great". The first Christian symbols decorate the reverse side of the product.
Constantine the Great was the first of all kings who spread Christianity in their state. Besides he was engaged in the erection of temples and defended the holy faith from the attacks of pagans and heretics. It should be noted that the Emperor Constantine dreamed to find the Life-Creating Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
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