Sword Of Patillas: History And Elegance Of The Great Captain

Reference	2-1475-C
Name	“MARIA GRACIA… MATER” Sword
Era	15th Century
Fittings	Circular copper pommel with a knob, coat of arms of the Grand Captain, fusiform grip with crimson silk, curved crossguard, and quillons with balls.
Blade	Straight, with a fuller and a central channel, double-edged with a lenticular section in the last third.
Overall Length	969 mm
Blade Length	820 mm
Blade Width	40 mm
Description	Sword that belonged to D. Fernando González de Córdoba, the Grand Captain, a prominent military figure of the 15th century.
Museum Inventory	Royal Armoury of Madrid, National Heritage No. inv. G-29

Sword of Patillas: History and Elegance of the Great Captain