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This hand painted Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set represents the patriotic quest of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, to free his land of foreign domination reaching its climax at the Battle of Bannockburn. So it was that at the Burn (or small stream) at Bannock, a little to the south of Stirling, the Scottish army prepared to fight the English at their last stronghold, Stirling Castle. Edward II was an inadequate King and a poor strategist, as later became apparent on the battle field, whereas Bruce commanded brilliantly throughout. His tactics and the spirit of the Scottish Infantry proved more than a match for the larger but poorly led English Army. By the evening of the 24th June 1314 Edward would escape to ignominy and Robert the Bruce became a national legend. The Battle of Bannockburn hand painted chess set captures a pivotal moment in the proud history of the Scottish people and celebrates the spirit of freedom in all people everywhere. Design : Hand Painted King Height : 95mm / 3.5 Inches
Theme : Battle of Bannockburn Chess Set SKU : CS0029
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