ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
ESPADÍN. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1775-D |
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Name | OFFICIAL ESPADÍN of the Royal Guard |
Period | 18th Century |
Hilt | Classic 18th-century style, fully silver handle, excellent fluted grip with decoration, cup-shaped pommel, faux ricasso, decorated circular guard, straight and symmetrical quillons, short arched ears, handguard ring with central disc. |
Blade | Narrow and very long, with a central groove in its first third. |
Scabbard | Leather scabbard with silver fittings. |
Inscription | MARIA INRRI Jayme… |
Total Length | 910 mm |
Blade Length | 749 mm |
Blade Width | 017 mm |
Description | According to regulations, the chiefs and officers of the Royal Guard were required to use silver espadines, such as this one or similar. |