Spanish sword

[Victrix]

The blade looks very German, so I suspect a Solingen made one with a questionable Juan Martinez cartouche mark on the ricasso. From what I understand the bigger the shell guard and pommel, the older the sword. Although I cannot rule out that this could just signs of provincial origins. I also note that my sword arguably looks like a pure thoroughbred compared to many of the swords hanging in the picture from Segovia castle.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Victrix

... I also note that my sword arguably looks like a pure thoroughbred compared to many of the swords hanging in the picture from Segovia castle. ...

Still i see no reason for yours not to look so good as those; no matter their thoroughbred .


... And by the way, the Alcazar of Segovia is one in Spain i have never visited. This is a postcard sent by my daughter in 1999.



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[Victrix]

Wow that looks like my kind of place! The helmets on the left look quite interesting. Almost like those Roman gladiator helmets. So many places to see… I hope to finally make it to Graz to see the armoury there soon in the next few months. Fingers crossed.