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Espadin of the Military Order of Malta: History and Unique Design
In gilded brass. On the front of the grip, against a background of striations, the coat of arms of Spain under a royal crown surrounded by laurel. Beautifully designed straight quillons, with classical palm rosette ends. In the center of the trilobed pommel, the Maltese cross, once authorized by Pope Innocent II, precisely in white metal.
Blade
Straight, with a ricasso and a deep hollow grind. Square spine on the inner side for the first two-thirds and an edge throughout the exterior. Weak third in lenticular section.
Scabbard
Made of black leather with gilded tip and throat.
Inscription
No visible inscription
Description
Espadín for high-ranking members of the Order, also known as Hospitallers, Knights of Rhodes, and of the Order of Malta. Its full name is “SOVEREIGN MILITARY HOSPITAL ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM OF RHODES AND OF MALTA”. In the 16th century, the Order had its own ships and actively participated in the Battle of Lepanto under the command of Don Juan of Austria.
