The set is based on the famous Battle of Hastings in which King Harold II of England opposed the invading Norman army led by William Duke of Normandy on October 14th l066.

After the hard fought battle of Stamford Bridge in which he defeated and killed Harold Hardrada King of Norway, Harold's tired army met the invading forces of William Duke of Normandy  at the small village of Battle, just inland from Hastings.

These Chess pieces are hand decorated and are authentic reproductions of the characters, clothing and equipment of the era.

King height 4.5 inches.