{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-macedonian-sword-prop-replica","title":"Alexander the Great Macedonian Sword Prop Replica","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew names from the ancient world carry the same historical weight as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Born in Macedon in 356 BC, Alexander became king at a young age and went on to lead a remarkable series of campaigns that carried the Macedonian Empire from Greece through the Persian Empire and deep into Central and South Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind Alexander's famous cavalry charges and battlefield victories was a military system built around different weapons for different roles. Macedonian soldiers commonly carried swords as secondary weapons, while cavalry could use either the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekopis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a curved cutting sword, or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003exiphos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a straighter double-edged sword. Alexander's Companion cavalry, in particular, carried the long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003exyston spear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as their primary weapon and kept a sword for close fighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historical distinction is important because there was not one universally documented sword known simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Alexander's sword.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The surviving evidence points to several sword types in the Macedonian military tradition. The kopis is especially associated with cavalry and is characterized by its forward-curving, single-edged blade, while the xiphos was a shorter straight sword used for both cutting and thrusting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 100 cm \/ 39 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 70 cm \/ 27.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 900 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Grade Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished Decorative Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dull Display Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faux Leather Wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antiqued Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePommel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antiqued Metal Lion-Head Design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Plaque:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wooden Plaque Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging Hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Display-Only Prop Replica\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQ'S\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. What are the dimensions of this Alexander the Great sword replica?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe replica measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 cm (39 inches) overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 cm (27.5-inch) blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What materials are used to make the Macedonian sword replica?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-grade stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a polished decorative finish and dull display edge. The handle features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaux-leather wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the guard and pommel use antiqued metal detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does the Alexander the Great sword include a display plaque?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The replica comes with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewooden wall display plaque and hanging hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to be mounted as part of a historical or ancient-world collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Is this Macedonian sword suitable for cosplay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The product is designed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecorative collectible for history enthusiasts, collectors and cosplay fans aged 18 and over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its antiqued finish makes it suitable for themed photography and historical-inspired costumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is the blade functional or sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Prime sword describes the blade as having a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edull display edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the product as a non-functional, display-only replica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Prime Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44665250775143,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4817\/9815\/files\/alexander-the-great-sword-replica-gold-edition-2-2.webp?v=1789888706","url":"https:\/\/primesword.com\/products\/alexander-the-great-macedonian-sword-prop-replica","provider":" Prime Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}