ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 3-oaca-A |
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Name | Ceñir Sword |
Order | Military Order of Calatrava |
Guard | Made of gilded brass, typical cross design of Isabeline swords with alternating shells. Cross of the Order of Calatrava enameled in red under the fleur-de-lis. |
Blade | Straight, with false edge. On the inside, flat spine and edge; on the outside, full edge to the tip. |
Scabbard | Black leather, with gilded throat and tip. Spain’s coat of arms on the suspension button for the baldric. |
Inscription | FABRICA DE TOLEDO |
History | In 1158, King Sancho donated the town and fortress of Calatrava to the Cistercian Order. The first Grand Master was Don García in 1164. |
Models | There are at least two different models. |
Total Length | 940 mm |
Blade | 770 mm |
Width | 20 mm |
Width | 320 mm |