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California Costumes Crusader Shield and Sword
Made of plastic
Shield w/ woven handles and engraved dragons
Sword fits in shield for storage
The main reason to become a knight, is so you can walk around wielding a sword and shield. Well, that and all that stuff about protecting the innocent and keeping your kingdom safe, but mostly it's about weapons. With these ones, you won't have to go through all the trouble of gaining knighthood.