ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
CUP HILT SWORD DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1680-A |
---|---|
Name | Cup Hilt Sword |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | Iron, decorated cup, engravings, and cut-outs. Without side plates, quillons, and inner dust guard. With ricasso. |
Blade | Straight and wide, with fullers in the first third, inscription, and three flat sections up to the tip. Double-edged. |
Inscription | DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR |
Total Length | 1090 mm |
Blade Length | 920 mm |
Blade Width | 37 mm |
Description | Large, wide, and long blade, possibly for cavalry use. |
Photographer | Lluc Sala |