ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICIAL ESPADIN OF THE ROYAL ARMIES 18TH CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1775-B |
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Name | Espadín |
Period | 18th Century |
Guard | Iron with closed cup structure. Fusiform grip covered with copper twist wire, two reinforcing ferrules, ovoid pommel, straight and counter-turned quillons, smooth escutcheon. |
Blade | Straight with a central fuller in the first third and double-edged for the rest up to the tip. |
Sheath | Supposed leather with iron fittings. |
Inscription | None visible |
Description | Used by chiefs and officers; iron guards were allowed, gilded and silver reserved for other uses. |
Total Length | 1030 mm |
Blade Length | 850 mm |
Width H | 020 mm |
Museum Inventory | S.B.G.M. Collection |