Shell Sword: A Historical Treasure From The 18th Century

SWORD OF SHELLS “LONG LIVE THE KING” 18th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1750-E
Name	Shell Sword “Long Live the King”
Era	18th Century
Guard	Both made of iron, with asymmetric double shell, two turned quillons, two knuckle guards, an arch-shaped ring, a pommel with a button, wooden grip, and iron and copper ferrules.
Blade	Straight, with hollow ground and three flats, two edges throughout.
Inscription 1	LONG LIVE THE KING OF SPAIN
Inscription 2	FOR KING CHARLES III / CAVALRY
Collection	Collection of S.B.G.M.
Description	Variants of the “horse mouth” sword with inscriptions dedicated to the king.

Shell Sword: A Historical Treasure from the 18th Century