My "new" cup hilt sword for your kind comments

fernando · 26th May 2020, 04:41 PM

Why have i acquired this one, despite current austerity days ?
Besides the patriotic inscription on the blade VIVA PORTUGAL, a Royal crest which, despite its faded condition, would implicitly be that of a Portuguese monarch.
The also (faded) patriarcal cross in the tang would have once shown a crucified Jesus, a symbol used by a few smiths, probably inspired by Toledan master Pedro Hernandez.
And last but not least, this blade width, which is really impressive; one that i have never seen and certainly neither many of you guys, i guess; over 5 cms. (2 inches).
The guard is easily dismountable; the pommel turns off rather smootly.

The grip; turned horn.
Cup bowl diameter: 15 cms. (also impressive).
Quillons span: 31 cms.
Blade length: 76 cms. (infantry).
Total length: 95 cms.
Weigth: 1187 grams.

Comments will be welcome.

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26th May 2020, 04:41 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	My "new" cup hilt sword for your kind comments Why have i acquired this one, despite current austerity days ? Besides the patriotic inscription on the blade *VIVA PORTUGAL*, a Royal crest which, despite its faded condition, would implicitly be that of a Portuguese monarch. The also (faded) patriarcal cross in the tang would have once shown a crucified Jesus, a symbol used by a few smiths, probably inspired by Toledan master Pedro Hernandez. And last but not least, this blade width, which is really impressive; one that i have never seen and certainly neither many of you guys, i guess; over 5 cms. (2 inches). The guard is easily dismountable; the pommel turns off rather smootly. The grip; turned horn. Cup bowl diameter: 15 cms. (also impressive). Quillons span: 31 cms. Blade length: 76 cms. (infantry). Total length: 95 cms. Weigth: 1187 grams. Comments will be welcome. . Attached Images