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Carlos V Spanish Suit of Armor by Marto - Bas Relief

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Important Lead Time Information: This suit of armor is 100% handcrafted and special made to order from Marto of Spain. Please allow 3-4 months for delivery after ordering. Please contact us with any questions about lead time or delivery. At checkout please ignore delivery estimate of 3-7 days for ground shipping.

The Suit of Armor of Charles the Fifth , Holy Roman Emperor

This full size Spanish suit of armour of the 16th century is a replica reproduction based on the ones that belonged to Charles V and Philip II, today part of the collection of the Real Armeria in Madrid. The armor , each piece being meticulously handcrafted, has been made in polished steel and iron, characterized by Bas Relief artwork and exquisitely etched elaborate floral figures etched on the largest part of its surface. Provided with an arabesqued fabric gown, sword with velvet wrapped handgrip and wooden platform reinforced with metallic angles. Ostrich feather plumes that can be inserted in the apposite holder of the helmet are available.

This Medieval Knight's Suit of Armor is an exceptionable symbol of Historic and Noble times that can be adapted to any interior decor. Handcrafted in Toledo Spain, the suits of armor by Martespa, a division of Marto, are the best replicas you can find. Their unrivaled quality and historical authenticity makes them a valuable and impressive collector item!

More On Charles V:

Charles V (Carlos V) was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I of Spain, of the Spanish realms from 1516 until his abdication in 1556. On the eve of his death in 1558, his realm, which has been described as one in which the sun never sets, spanned almost 4 million square kilometers.

As the heir of four of Europe's leading dynasties – the Habsburgs of Austria, the Valois of Burgundy, the Trastamara of Castile, and the House of Aragon – Charles V , ruled over extensive domains in Central, Western, and Southern Europe, as well as the various Castilian (Spanish) colonies in the Americas.

He was the son of Philip I of Castile (Philip the Handsome) and Juana of Castile (Joan the Mad of Castile). His maternal grandparents were Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, whose marriage had first united their territories into what is now modern Spain, and whose daughter Catherine of Aragon was Queen of England and first wife of Henry VIII. His cousin was Mary I of England, who married his son Philip. His paternal grandparents were the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy, whose daughter Margaret raised him.

As the first King to reign in his own right over both Castile and Aragon, Charles the Fifth, is often considered the first King of Spain. Charles I of Spain provided five ships to Ferdinand Magellan and his navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano, after the Portuguese captain was repeatedly turned down by Manuel I of Portugal. The commercial success of the voyage, which temporarily enriched Charles by the sale of its cargo of cloves, laid the foundation for the Pacific oceanic empire of Spain.

Charles' reign constitutes the pinnacle of Habsburg power, when all the family's far flung holdings were united in one hand. After his reign, the realms were split between his descendants, who received the Spanish possession and the Netherlands, and those of his younger brother, who received Austria, Bohemia and Hungary.

  • Authentically Hand-Crafted by Marto of Toledo Spain
  • Full Size reproduction
  • Handcrafted Steel and Iron construction with "old patina" finish and Bas Relief Artwork
  • Height: 200 cms - 79 inches
  • Weight: 97 lbs
  • Wood Platform Base: 22 x 22 inches
  • Some Assembly required
  • An Impressive interior decor piece and collector item
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May 21, 2025 by Alessandro A. (Florida, United States)
“Simple, without confussions.
I have a little problem with the size of the helmet (morion). It is a bit tight and difficult to wear. Perhaps, there should have been more information on this issue.
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