| The Braveheart Sword received its name | | | | The Braveheart Sword - Silent Star Of A Hit Film. |
| because of its strong association with the Scottish | | | | The general public became aware of, and |
| national hero Sir William Wallace. Wallace, who was | | | | enamored with, the Braveheart Sword and its |
| sometimes called âBraveheart," was an | | | | mystique as a result of the epic film "Braveheart," |
| actual historical figure who lived during the Middle | | | | which starred Mel Gibson in the role of William |
| Ages. Near the end of the 13th Century, he led | | | | Wallace. Although the film took some artistic |
| the Scots in their attempt to wrest control of | | | | license with actual events, the legendary acts of |
| Scotland away from the English. The deeds | | | | William Wallace that were so wonderfully |
| Wallace performed with his sword during this | | | | portrayed in the film have provided inspiration to |
| struggle were so heroic, so compelling, so | | | | millions of people. And as a result of the film, |
| legendary, that his memory, and the memory of | | | | Scots all over the world have experienced a |
| the Braveheart Sword that he wielded, live on | | | | resurgence of pride in their ancestry. |
| today. | | | | |