Sword Of Patillas: The Masterpiece Of Salvador De Ávila

SWORD WITH LOBES BY SALVADOR DE ÁVILA. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1520-B
Name	Sword with Lobes
Era	13th to 16th centuries
Guard	Made of gilded iron and chiseled, spherical pommel in the shape of a pomegranate with a flat button, slightly tapered grip covered with velvet and without rings, knuckle bow with central shield.
Blade	Straight, with a large hollow almost to the tip on both sides and gilded engravings on the first two thirds.
Total Length	1023 mm
Blade Length	854 mm
Blade Width	53 mm
Inscription	Guard of Salvador de Ávila
Description	This sword, erroneously known as “the Colada of the Cid,” is a great medieval blade of high quality.
Museum Inventory	Royal Armory of Madrid no. inv. G-21

Sword of Patillas: The Masterpiece of Salvador De Ávila