Discover The 13th Century Cross Sword In Toledo

Reference	2-1260-A
Name	Cross Sword
Era	13th Century
Guard	Made of gilded iron. Two simple cross quillons without any decorative elements. Disc-shaped pommel in gold with a sculpted coat of arms. Tapered wooden grip wrapped with iron wire.
Blade	Straight and wide, with a hollow or channel in its strong third. Double-edged to the tip.
Sheath	Two wooden sheets covered with fine crimson leather. Bronze tip and several bronze fittings. Two rings to attach belts.
Inscription	Coat of Arms. Classic sword of the Middle Ages, with a wide blade, edges on both sides and a tip for cutting and thrusting. Powerful steel quillons for protection. Wrapped grip for strength and durability, featuring a large balancing pommel that also displays the owner’s Arms.
Description	Sword found in the Cathedral of Toledo, in the tomb of the Infante Juan of Tarifa “the one from Castile”, son of the King of Castile and León, Alfonso X “the Wise”, and Queen Violante of Aragon. He was born in 1262 and died in 1319.
Total Length	810 mm
Blade Length	674 mm
Blade Width	36 mm
Museum Inventory	Cathedral Museum of Toledo

Discover the 13th Century Cross Sword in Toledo