ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
CUP HILT SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordologist)
Reference | 2-1650-J |
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Name | Cup Hilt Sword |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | Solid iron guard with cup, undecorated, with a false edge, straight cross-guards, and a tapered wooden grip. |
Blade | Straight, flame-shaped, with grooves in the first third and two continuous edges throughout. |
Inscription | EL SANTISIMO CRUSOFISIO MIN SENAL HES |
Total Length | 990 mm |
Blade Length | 810 mm |
Blade Width | 30 mm |
Collection | Collection of S.B.G.M. |
Description | Flame-shaped blades are scarce and difficult to forge; in the Christian tradition, they are associated with angels. |