Arms and Armor

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Goswhit was King Arthur's helmet, made of steel bound with gold and adorned with gems. Originally belonging to Uther, Arthur wore it at the battle against the Saxons at Bath.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

The Dull Sword, or Secace, is Sir Gawain’s magical weapon. Despite its unremarkable name, it inflicts grievous wounds and can only be sheathed after drawing blood, emphasizing the knight’s courage and destiny.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A sacred Druidic sacrificial knife belonging to Llawfrodedd the Horseman and counted among the legendary Thirteen Treasures of Britain.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Arthur's lesser-known weapon, Carnwennan, is a dagger of shadow and sorcery.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Caliburn is the early name for King Arthur's legendary sword. Later romances would conflate Caliburn with Excalibur.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

The Welsh name of Arthur’s sword in Culhwch and Olwen, Caledfwlch is the earliest native form of Excalibur, rooted in heroic Celtic tradition.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

In the Culhwch and Olwen, Bedwyr wields a spear so formidable that no three warriors could withstand him.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Introduction Arondight is traditionally regarded as the legendary sword of Sir Lancelot, one of King Arthur’s greatest knights. In the popular Arthurian imagination, it is an exceptional blade — often...