Discover The Intrigue Of The 16th Century Sword With Pitons

STOCK OF PITONS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1515-A
Name	Horned hilt sword (cross mark)
Period	16th Century
Fittings	Gilded iron, almond-shaped pommel, tapered grip covered in mesh, braided ferrules, hilt in shield, pitons and guard.
Blade	Straight, with central groove, armorer’s mark in copper, three flat areas and two edges to the tip.
Inscription	Unknown cross mark and engraving of the armorer’s mark on the blade.
Total Length	1055 mm
Blade Length	810 mm
Blade Width	38 mm
Description	Sword attributed to King Ferdinand the Catholic, although its origin is uncertain.
Museum Inventory	Royal Armory of Madrid, National Heritage no. inv. G-40

Discover the intrigue of the 16th century sword with pitons