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			I need help.
		 
		
		
		
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			hello 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	"Sirbo (I serve) and defend my lord ....... (name) Soto (last) Affectionately. Fernando K  | 
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			hello 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	It would require a closer picture of the name Fernando K  | 
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			Here is a close up of the name
		 
		
		
		
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	Now I see, is not the name Soto, but says "Lord OWNER"  | 
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			SIRVO Y DEFIENDO A MI SEÑOR DUEÑO SOTO
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			So, not personalized, just a general statement?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Very nice example from the 18th century, typical of Santa Cruz de Mudela. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	You may consider it a previlege that it still keeps the inscription very legible and even bears a considerable part of the paint.  | 
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			Here is a picture of the etching (on one side of the blade only).  Is it just a red paint?
		 
		
		
		
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			Hello, Mark 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	SOTO is the surname of the holder. Fernando K  | 
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