Charles V Holy Roman Empire Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain 970.6

The Charles V Holy Roman Empire Shield by Marto of Toledo Spain is an ornamental triangular shield made in steel , pointed on the upper part. Natural metal finish. In the center is riveted a gold plated metal sheet depicting the coat-of-arms of Charles V, the double-headed eagle commonly associated with the Holy Roman Empire, reproduced in relief. The frame is ornated with gold plated rivets and gold plated metal shaped sheets at the angles.Charles V (Carlos V) was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I of Spain, of the Spanish realms from 1516 until his abdication in 1556. On the eve of his death in 1558, his realm, which has been described as one in which the sun never sets, spanned almost 4 million square kilometers.As the heir of four of Europe's leading dynasties the Habsburgs of Austria, the Valois of Burgundy, the Trastamara of Castile, and the House of Aragon Charles V , ruled over extensive domains in Central, Western, and Southern Europe, as well as the