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Lead Moderator European Armoury
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 9,694
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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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