Boy King Shirt, Funny Medieval Legend Tee, Sword and Anvil Big Brother Gift for Knights, Ren Faire Fans and Book Lovers

A funny medieval legend gift for siblings and Ren Faire fans: the chibi storybook-watercolor young Arthur, a startled squire in a blue and gold tabard, draws a sword from a steel anvil on a marble stone and says "Went to fetch my brother a sword. Came back king."

A funny, cute boy king gift for a big or little brother, a medieval history fan, a Ren Faire regular, an English teacher or anyone who got a promotion by accident.

THE STORY BEHIND IT
In Thomas Malory's 1485 retelling of the old legends of Britain, young Arthur is sent to fetch a sword for his foster brother, Sir Kay, who has left his own behind on the way to a tournament. Finding their lodging locked, Arthur pulls a sword from a steel anvil set on a great four-square marble stone in a churchyard, not knowing that whoever drew it out was the rightful king of England.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Funny medieval shirt: the watercolor chibi squire Arthur, wide-eyed as the sword slides free of the anvil, says "Went to fetch my brother a sword. Came back king."
- For brothers and sisters, medieval history fans, Ren Faire regulars, English and history teachers and legend lovers
- Big, bold speech-bubble joke, with the design printed up to about 11.7 inches wide, depending on size, so it reads across the room
- Original chibi watercolor art by Honeyman Tees: brown hair, a blue and gold squire's tabard over a grey tunic, a brown belt and boots, a long steel sword and a steel anvil on a square marble stone with a gold border
- Soft, comfy tee, made to order and printed to last; a funny gift for brothers

ABOUT THE SHIRT
- Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey tee, 4.2 oz, crew neck, side-seamed
- Solid colors are 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Athletic Heather is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Heather Peach and Dark Grey Heather are 52% cotton / 48% polyester.
- Pick your color from the color menu.

FIT
Unisex fit. Women: size down for a closer fit. Men: order your usual size.

SIZE CHART (inches, measured flat, +/- 1 in)
S: 18 wide x 28 long
M: 20 wide x 29 long
L: 22 wide x 30 long
XL: 24 wide x 31 long
2XL: 26 wide x 32 long
3XL: 28 wide x 33 long
Width is measured across the chest, 1 inch below the armholes. Length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

PRINT
Printed with direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, so the ink goes into the fabric instead of sitting on top like a heavy transfer.

MADE TO ORDER AND SHIPPING
- Every shirt is printed just for you after you order. Production takes 3-10 days, then your order ships by USPS.
- Ships from the US: Printify's US print provider prints and ships your order.
- FREE SHIPPING on US orders. Free shipping applies to US addresses only.

CARE
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron directly on the print. Do not bleach or dry clean.

GIFTING
A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, teachers and friends. Because every shirt is made to order, please order a little early for holidays.

ABOUT HONEYMAN TEES
Honeyman Tees is a small shop started by Chris, an attorney by day who loves history and classical music. Every design is an original storybook-watercolor character from history, books, faith and the holidays.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the Boy King shirt for?
It is a funny, cute gift for brothers, Ren Faire fans and medieval history lovers. The cute chibi storybook-watercolor art makes it an easy gift for birthdays, holidays and thank-yous.

What is the joke on the Boy King shirt, and what is the story behind it?
The speech bubble says: “Went to fetch my brother a sword. Came back king.” In Thomas Malory's 1485 retelling of the old legends of Britain, young Arthur is sent to fetch a sword for his foster brother, Sir Kay, who has left his own behind on the way to a tournament. Finding their lodging locked, Arthur pulls a sword from a steel anvil set on a great four-square marble stone in a churchyard, not knowing that whoever drew it out was the rightful king of England.

Is the shirt printed to order, and how does shipping work?
Yes, every shirt is printed to order, so production takes 3-10 days before it ships. Shipping is free to US addresses.

AI DISCLOSURE AND PRODUCTION PARTNER
AI disclosure: This design was created with the help of AI image tools, then edited and finished by Honeyman Tees. Our production partner, Printify, prints and ships every order.