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fernando · 26th April 2012, 06:48 PM

Cavalry, mid-end 18th century.
One guard shell appears to be larger than the other, which makes it be the traditional "boca de caballo" (horse's mouth).
The name on the blade would be the maker's mark, but it sounds funny for a Spanish name.

26th April 2012, 06:48 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Cavalry, mid-end 18th century. One guard shell appears to be larger than the other, which makes it be the traditional "boca de caballo" (horse's mouth). The name on the blade would be the maker's mark, but it sounds funny for a Spanish name.