Sword of the Cross Cardona: Art and Uniqueness of the 15th Century
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CARDONA CROSS SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1465-B Name Cross Sword “CARDONA” Period 15th Century Mounting Bronze without gilding, quadrangular pommel edged in gold with decoration of cross hatching. Blade Very wide straight blade, …
Nazari Cavalry Sword: Historical Beauty of the 15th Century
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS ESPADA JINETA Hispano-Muslim Nazarí 15th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1460-D Name Sword Jineta Period Hispano-Muslim Nazarí Era 15th century Fittings Made of gilded silver with enamels and filigree decorations. Ovoid pommel with a …
14th Century Gothic Sword: Hail Mary and Its History
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CROSS SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1400-A Name CROSS SWORD Period Late Middle Ages Timeframe (B.C.) 14th century (1401-1500) Guard Gold-plated copper with the inscription “AVE MARIA” and spiral vegetable decorations. Blade Straight and …
Cross Sword: History and Beauty of the 13th Century
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CROSS SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword scholar) Reference 2-1260-B Name Cross Sword Period 13th Century Guard Bronze, with straight and curved crossguards, beautifully chiseled with Arabic inscription. Cylindrical pommel of the same material and decoration as …
Hispano-Muslim Sword: History and Unique Characteristics
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS HISPANO-MUSLIM SWORD 12TH-13TH CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 1-1155-A Name Hispano-Muslim Sword Period 12th-13th Century Hilt Entirely made of iron with remnants of silver material. Flattened spherical pommel with a button and naked tang. …