ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
Shell Sword. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 2-1640-G |
|---|---|
| Name | Shell Sword |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Guard | Made of iron, formed by two large pilgrim shells, connected by various bridges, handguard ring, and grip in solomonic wire. |
| Blade | Straight, with a central groove in the first quarter and converging edges on both sides. |
| Total Length | 1140 mm |
| Blade Length | 950 mm |
| Blade Width | 25 mm |
| Inscription | DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR |
| Description | Legendary phrase that will be repeated on swords and sabers throughout the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. |
| Museum Inventory | Military Museum of Montjuïc Castle |
