Volume 1, Issue 2 — January 2008
Welcome to the January 2008 issue of The Shield and Sword newsletter. Each edition is packed with new articles, new items added, special discounts available only to our customers and more. Unlike other newsletters that only promote overstocked or dead inventory, we will let you know about large discounts on popular products and items we are importing at a lower cost...and passing the savings on to you!
Adding high quality items that compliment our current product lines is one way we strive to serve you better. As we get customer requests for new items, we search to find a quality product our customers will love. If there is something you are having a hard time finding, please Contact Us for assistance.
This is a private newsletter, accessible only to customers of Real Armor of God.com, and it is only available… every now and then. We publish on an irregular schedule - only sending it out when we really have something to say… or a really good offer!
In this issue we have:
Sneak Peeks:
Excalibur G2 out of retirement (only 50 made per year)XX-Large Roman breastplates for 50-56 inch chests!Now you can get Real Armor Of God.com logo merchandise!
New Items: We have added 126 new items to our store. Things like: 42 katanas and Japanese swords from great makers like Hanwei and Musashi, 17 new chainmail items, New Crusader Sword Belt (our own private design!), Sword of Auray for only $119, Fashion Jewelry for men and women (Medieval, Renaissance and Roman eras), Cutting Mats, New Leather Sword Belts, Leg Armor, Real Military Sabers, Great Swords, and much more...
Exclusive Offers: (click for full details)
Get ready for Spring Ren Fairs and save 25% more! This is our way of thanking you for your business. (Valid through 2-25-08) Offering 25% off our best selling costumes.
New Specials: Black Chainmail (shirt-coif set) butted rings, carbon steel
Extended Specials: Chainmail shirt, Roman muscle armor
Featured Articles: The History of Chainmail
Thank you for your time, and I hope you enjoy this issue of The Shield and Sword newsletter.
With kind regards,
John
John Cooper
President, Real Armor of God.com
Sneak Peeks:
Excalibur G2 (Re-released)
Get them while you can - Only 50 will be made in 2008!
This highly sought after sword is being brought out of retirement only because of our negotiations with the manufacturer over the last 2 years and repeated customer requests. We ordered numbered swords 2-12 and several have already pre-sold! Order Now!
XX-Large Metal Breastplates
Now our most popular Roman Ribbed-Ab Cuirass Breastplates are available for big and tall men. Our stunning XX-Large size fits a 50-56 inch chest and is made just for us!
In Stock Now.
Logo Merchandise
Now you can get Real Armor Of God.com logo merchandise! Mugs, hats, shirts, journals, mousepads, bumper stickers, magnets and more. Each high quality item has one of our two logos professionally ink transferred to ensure quality.
New Items Added:
- Japanese Swords
We are expanding our sword selection to include high quality, handmade carbon steel katanas, wakizashi, tanto and ninja swords made by Hanwei (Paul Chin) and Musashi (Chris Zhou)! We have added 42 katanas and Japanese swords including these:
- Hanwei Practical Elite Katana (performance series for martial arts) ...was
$310.00, now only $199.00 - Musashi carbon steel katanas for beginner cutting training starting at $199.00. SBG tested bending of 45 degrees (SBG test data available)
- Musashi Damascus katana (functional) $199
- Carbon steel Samurai Katana I and Samurai Katana II for forms starting at $54.00!
Keep an eye on this section - we are still evaluating 30 more katanas from several manufacturers and will be adding them individually if approved.
- Hanwei Practical Elite Katana (performance series for martial arts) ...was
Cutting Mats & Stands!
Feel the strength of your sword as it cuts though our traditional cutting mats! No matter what kind of sword you have (Medieval, Roman, katana, etc.), these mats are designed to test the ability of your sword without damaging it. Cutting stands available too!
New Clearance Sword
The very popular, high carbon steel Sword of Auray has been retired and we bought all they had... which means you save a ton! (Was $245, now $119.00 while they last!)
Crusader Sword Belt (NEW ITEM!)
We have completed the design for our new Crusader Sword Belt, and it is the most beautiful one we make. Extremely versatile and multi-adjustable sword belt! (Vertical-Horizontal-High-Low) Based upon the popular Crusader Longbelt, this unique sword belt can hold your sword horizontally, at a variety of horizontal angles, and you can even adjust how low or high your sword hangs! Thank you for letting us know you liked this design so much.
Fashion Jewelry
We can now offer you stunning fashion jewelry (Crosses, Necklaces, and Rings) for both men and women at a super savings. Never worry about seeing someone else wearing the same thing again! We are the only ones in our industry carrying these items (and we by direct!).
You asked for it - we found it!
Leg Armor ARM1197
Thank you for letting us know what you need! (Any more ideas?...Contact Us!)
Military Swords
- Real US Gov. Approved Dress and Drill Swords and Sabers (supplied to US Armed Forces)
- Affordable Copies (very detailed)
- Mini Military Swords too!
Great Landsknecht Swords
(over 6 foot long)
Choose from high-carbon steel (battle ready) or affordable display versions, starting at $175.00.
Authentics Historical Weapons
We now have the Authentics™ line of Historical Weapons available. Double-Axes (4-ft tall, 18-in wide blades), War Hammers (29 inches) and European Halberd (6-ft tall). All pieces are handcrafted from blackened iron with blackened and seared wood handles. Fully functional and battle ready!
Much More...
Visit RealArmorOfGod.com to find more new items in a variety of categories.
Exclusive Offers:
We are discounting these top quality products as our way of thanking you for your business. Enter the Coupon Code below during your order check-out to receive any one of the following specials:
Pre-Renaissance Season - Blowout Sale!
As a special thank you for a fabulous year, we are giving our loyal customers 2 of our most popular Renaissance costumes at an additional 25% off our already low price! These normally sell out by the Spring... get everything you want now before they are gone!
Tavern Wench - Brandi
(CLO3104)
Only $95 when you use Coupon Code: Expired
(offer ends 02/25/2008)
Innkeeper
(CLO3103)
Only $75 when you use Coupon Code: Expired
(offer ends 02/25/2008)
New Specials:
Black Chainmail
Shirt & Coif set. Butted rings, carbon steel — Now Only $97
Click to view all 17 styles of new chainmail we added this month!
Extended Specials:
Chainmail Shirt $97.00 and Roman Muscle Armor $95.00 (add helmet for only $55.00)
We have been able to secure another shipment for 2008 of incredible pricing on our top quality chainmail shirts (zinc coated, carbon steel with butted rings), as well as, for our Roman muscle armor and matching Roman helmets. This super low price is available to you because of our special importer contracts. It is that simple. We import direct and you save!
(These prices are below wholesale armor prices.)
Remember, our most popular Roman Ribbed-Ab Cuirass Breastplates are available for big and tall men. Our stunning XX-Large size fits a 50-56 inch chest and is made just for us! (In Stock Now.)
And remember - Chainmail is now available in black!
Featured Articles:
The History of Chainmail
Although here are many archaeologists who believe that chainmail was the invention of the Celts (since some of it have been found in the graves of the ancient Celts), but the first known record of chainmail armor is of a Persian soldier wearing it as a shirt in battle around 359 A.D. From historical accounts we know that the Romans adopted pieces of armor from the Celts, including chainmail. After the Celts defeated the Romans in 225 B.C, they demanded a huge ransom for leaving Roman occupied territories. Although not victorious, the Romans were very impressed by Celts and their armament, and adopted the oval shield, chainmail and helmets from the Celts....for the full article, go to http://www.realarmorofgod.com/chainmail-armor.html
Note:
In the event we sell out of an item on promotion, the item will be reordered from the manufacturer and shipped to the customer once it arrives in our warehouse. Only comparable substitutions may be made for any promotional items that are discontinued and no longer available. All promotions are time sensitive and subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Public Access / Archived Newsletters
After the special discounts offered to our subscribers have expired, we will post the latest edition of The Shield and Sword in this archive for public viewing.
Step back in time with Real Armor of God.com to relive the past - and keep part of the olde world with you! Find a huge selection of historically designed items from the Medieval Ages, Roman and Renaissance Era. Battle Ready Swords to wield against a mighty foe, Functional Shields to deflect each attacking blow, Historical Clothing and Costumes to complete your ensemble. Everything you need and more!