The armor style depicted on this fine pewter knight was worn by the distinguished Captain Bartolomeo d'Alviano (1455-1515) who was commissioned by the "Republic of Venice"(today's Northeastern Italy) in the defense of their region during the great battles of 1508 against the armies of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian. This fine Italian pewter knight is shown with his mighty sword.
This miniature Italian pewter knight is one from our fine collection of miniature pewter knights. This knight is actually MADE IN ITALY! All Italian made knights are represented with a choice medieval weapon and clad in the classic historical armor styles of medieval Europe. Each wonderful knight stands atop a 1" high real wood base and is sure to be a wonderful additional to all pewter and knight collections. Overall height is 4-1/4" tall.
