Stock Of The Arzon: The Legendary Sword Of The 16th Century

ARZÓN ESTOQUE (Perrillo or Lobo). Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1550-A
Name	Arzón Estoque (Perrillo or Lobo)
Period	16th Century
Guard	Gold-plated iron, cross guard with straight cylindrical quillons, square cross-section to protect the blade, tapered wooden grip wired, curved pommel.
Blade	Straight, narrow and very long, with a point, double-edged and four facets. Copper-filled mark of the smith.
Description	Arzón estoque or saddle sword, designed for use while mounted, functioning like a lance.
Total Length	1140 mm
Blade Width	013 mm
Ownership	It appears to have belonged to Don Juan de Austria and was listed in the inventory of swords of King Charles I of Spain.
Museum Inventory	Royal Armory of Madrid, NATIONAL HERITAGE inv. no. G-14

Stock of the Arzon: The Legendary Sword of the 16th Century