Arms & armour in Californian Spanish missions - San Juan Capistrano

Jim McDougall · 20th February 2006, 01:46 AM

Radu, thank you for posting these great pictures of San Juan Capistrano!
I always was fascinated by this wonderful place as well as the history of the early Spanish colonization of California, and lived just a few miles from the mission, having grown up in Southern California.
Deeply intrigued by Spain, and studying the history of Spain and its Conquistadors, it was exciting to know that just less than 200 years ago, this place was essentially a part of Spain.

I agree with Marc in his assessment of the weapons, which of course are modern Toledo issues of historic arms and armor, but do indeed provide a very interesting showcase to embellish this most historic place.

Best regards,
Jim

20th February 2006, 01:46 AM	#8
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,610	Radu, thank you for posting these great pictures of San Juan Capistrano! I always was fascinated by this wonderful place as well as the history of the early Spanish colonization of California, and lived just a few miles from the mission, having grown up in Southern California. Deeply intrigued by Spain, and studying the history of Spain and its Conquistadors, it was exciting to know that just less than 200 years ago, this place was essentially a part of Spain. I agree with Marc in his assessment of the weapons, which of course are modern Toledo issues of historic arms and armor, but do indeed provide a very interesting showcase to embellish this most historic place. Best regards, Jim