The Crusades Handpainted Chess Set

This is a magnificent chess set which epitomizes the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims. This conflict has continued intermittently for over a thousand years, but it is the period between 1095 and 1292 which has captured our imagination because of the exploits of the Crusader knights.

Skillfully hand decorated, these pieces represent the Christian side led by King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart, in combat with the Muslim armies led by Saladin. This chess set concentrates particularly on the Third great Crusade led by King Richard I of England, who in 1189 joined King Philip II of France in an effort to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem. King Richard, with 8000 troops, seized Cyprus and some cities on the Palestinian coast, but ultimately failed to dislodge the Muslim leader, Saladin, from Jerusalem.

The Crusades Handpainted Chess Set

Beautifully crafted Chess set from Studio Anne Carlton..

Includes a FREE Genuine House of Staunton Vinyl Chess Board - A $20.00 Value

Consists of 32 Chessmen, 16 light and 16 dark

Housed in a beautiful decorative Studio Anne Carlton storage box.

Beautifully crafted Chess set from Studio Anne Carlton

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