A Spanish colonial style bilbo, with a double shell guard and bound copper wire grip. The sturdy unmarked broadsword blade has a deep single fuller, with a pleasant overall this patina. These swords were used as early as the 16th century and the style persisted well into the 18th century, when, on the 12th of July 1728, the style was authorised by the Royal Ordinance for all Spanish Cavalry units.
This sword dates to the mid 17th century, and is a rather attractive example of a sword that was in use for almost two centuries, right up to the start f the Peninsular wars. Several examples are exhibited in the Museu Militar in Barcelona
A Spanish colonial style bilbo, with a double shell guard and bound copper wire grip. The sturdy unmarked broadsword blade has a deep single fuller, with a pleasant overall this patina. These swords were used as early as the 16th century and the style persisted well into the 18th century, when, on the 12th of July 1728, the style was authorised by the Royal Ordinance for all Spanish Cavalry units.
This sword dates to the mid 17th century, and is a rather attractive example of a sword that was in use for almost two centuries, right up to the start f the Peninsular wars. Several examples are exhibited in the Museu Militar in Barcelona
