Motifs from history and legend
The spectrum of knight figurines runs from historically documented knightly orders through to figures from literature and legend. Knights Templar count among the best-known religious-military orders of the Middle Ages and frequently appear as figurines bearing the order's distinctive insignia. Crusader is a collective term for combatants of the medieval Crusades and accordingly appears in many variants. Alongside these come figures from the Arthurian legend: King Arthur, Merlin and Morgan le Fay as well as the Round Table. St George as dragonslayer and Christian saint rounds out the religious-historical spectrum.
Beyond these legendary figures, the range also covers more general medieval warrior depictions – standing, kneeling or mounted – as well as knights from various European contexts. The figurines are available in different executions: hand-painted with coloured armour and heraldic motifs, bronzed with classical metal appearance, metal finish in silver tone as well as pewter figurines in the tradition of historical collector objects. Mounted knight figurines sit separately in the executions hand-painted and pewter.
Frequently asked questions about knight figurines
What's the difference between Knights Templar and crusaders?
Knights Templar were members of a religious-military order, founded in the early 12th century and dissolved in 1312. Crusader, by contrast, is a collective term for combatants who took part in the medieval Crusades – regardless of order affiliation. As figurines, both terms are frequently used for medieval knights bearing the cross emblem and order symbolism.
Which executions are available among knight figurines?
Knight figurines are available across several executions: hand-painted with coloured armour and coats of arms, bronzed with uniform metal surface, metal finish in silver tone as well as pewter figurines. Mounted knight figurines are available in hand-painted and pewter as dedicated subcategories.
Who was King Arthur?
King Arthur is a central figure of the medieval Arthurian legend. Associated with him are the Knights of the Round Table, the sword Excalibur, Merlin and numerous narratives around the chivalric ideal, sovereignty and adventure. As a motif, Arthur stands for the legendary part of medieval knight depictions.
Are mounted knight figurines also available?
Yes – mounted knight figurines are available within two dedicated subcategories: as hand-painted mounted knight figurines with coloured Knights Templar and crusader motifs, and as mounted knight figurines in pewter as finely detailed collector objects.
