Saint Casilda Sword: History And Miraculous Powers

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Reference	2-1225-A
Name	Sword of the Holy Cross of Casilda
Period	13th Century
Guard	Gilded iron, disc pommel with “AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA”, coat of arms, hilt wrapped in red tafilete, quillons with “GOD IS VICTOR. IN EVERYTHING A…”.
Blade	Straight and very wide, central fuller occupying one third of its length, double-edged, illegible inscription.
Pommel Inscription	AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA
Quillon Inscription	GOD IS VICTOR. IN EVERYTHING A…
Description	Mr. Juan Crooke, Count of Valencia de Don Juan, acquired this sword which originated from the village of San Vicente de Briones. This sword was attributed with miraculous properties to stop bleeding and other ailments of women.
Total Length	920 mm
Blade Length	760 mm
Width	55 mm
Museum Inventory	Instituto Valencia de Don Juan, inv. no. 56

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Saint Casilda Sword: History and Miraculous Powers