This beautifully Hand Decorated Battle Of Hastings Chess Set features pieces that represent the two opposing armies in the most famous battle fought on English soil which occured in 1066. After the hard fought battle of Stamford Bridge in which he defeated Harold Hardrada, who had invaded Northumbria, King Harold & his army marched from York to the south coast of England where he lead his Saxon forces against the invading William, Duke of Normandy at a small village just inland from Hastings. The amazing detail created by our sculptors is richly displayed in this historic chess set which has been a favourite since its original introduction in regular brown & ivory finish. This exquisite Traditional Games Chess Set also comes complete with a board & presentation box.