Shell Loop Sword By Francisco Ruiz In Toledo

Lazo and Shell Sword by Francisco Ruiz in Toledo, 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1625-B
Name	Lazo and Shell Sword
Author	Francisco Ruiz
Period	17th century
Guard	Made of iron, with symmetrically arranged arms and bridges, cross guard, simple ring, converging quillons, two die-cut shells with stars, pear-shaped pommel, pointed escutcheon, grip wrapped with iron wire
Blade	Straight, with two flat sides, featuring a groove in its strong third and robust edges on the inside and outside
Total Length	1260 mm
Blade Length	1030 mm
Width	30 mm
Additional Description	Lazo sword, similar to the mistakenly called ‘Pappenheimers’, forged by Spanish armorers in the 16th century