Knight Hospitaller

Knight Hospitaller Medieval Figurine

A black-cloaked knight braces behind a broad shield, sword raised above silver-coloured armour and chainmail. Pale cross motifs stand out against the darker clothing, giving the figure a strong Hospitaller identity without relying on bright colour.

Standing 17.3 cm tall, the hand-painted polyresin figurine is set on a rugged rocky base, with the wide stance making the pose feel defensive and battle-ready. The closed helmet keeps the face hidden, leaving the armour, shield and cross-marked cape to carry most of the character.

• Height: 17.3 cm
• Material: Polyresin
• Finish: Hand-painted
• Subject: Knight Hospitaller
• Details: Sword, shield, chainmail and black cape
• Heraldry: Pale cross motifs on dark clothing and shield
• Base: Rocky battlefield-style support
• Packaging: Branded medieval gift box
• Approx. weight: 0.55 kg

The Knights Hospitaller in Medieval History

The Knights Hospitaller grew from a religious order caring for sick and injured pilgrims in Jerusalem before developing into a powerful military order during the Crusades. Also known as the Order of St John, they became closely associated with the defence of Christian-held territories and later established themselves on Rhodes and Malta.

Their dark clothing and pale cross became one of the most recognisable looks connected with the order. This figure draws on that medieval identity through the black cape, shield and contrasting cross motifs, while the sword and chainmail keep the emphasis firmly on the military side of their history.

Black Cloth, Silver Armour and a Raised Blade

The darker palette gives the Hospitaller a very different presence from a white-cloaked Templar figure. Silver armour breaks through the black cloth, while the pale cross remains visible on both the shield and cape. The raised sword adds tension to the pose, but the broad shield keeps the knight looking guarded rather than reckless.

Place him alongside the Knight Templar Medieval Figurine to contrast two of the best-known medieval military orders, or continue the armour and knightly theme with the Three Wise Knights Figurines. More medieval and historical subjects can be found in our History and Mythology collection, while our Dragon Ornaments carry the knightly world into legend.