Historical Swords: The Impressive Shell Sword

SWORD OF SHELLS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1625-C
Name	Sword of Shells
Period	17th Century
Guard	Made of iron, typically “Spanish style,” with two large shells linked by bridges.
Blade	Straight, with a central groove in the first quarter and two flat sections for the rest, edges on both sides.
Inscription	FRANCISCO RUIZ. Francis Ruiz “the Elder,” Francisco Ruiz “the Younger,” and Antonio Ruiz.
Overall Length	1185 mm
Blade Length	1040 mm
Blade Width	21 mm
Museum Inventory	Arms Museum of Álava, registration number 380