Spanish bilbo broadsword 18th c.

M ELEY · 25th December 2019, 06:19 AM

This is the sword that made its way to the New World. Spanish soldiers on the Spanish Main stood guard over forts in St. Augustine and Puerto Rico with these swords. Of course, they found their way into the tales of piracy as well...

See Neumann, 'Swords & Blades of the American Revolution', pg 160, plate 296 S. 'World Encyclopedia of Swords & Sabers' (Harvey Withers), pg 247. Wilkinson 'Swords & Hilt Weapons', pg 62 (bottom)

25th December 2019, 06:19 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	More pics- Spanish bilbo This is the sword that made its way to the New World. Spanish soldiers on the Spanish Main stood guard over forts in St. Augustine and Puerto Rico with these swords. Of course, they found their way into the tales of piracy as well... See Neumann, 'Swords & Blades of the American Revolution', pg 160, plate 296 S. 'World Encyclopedia of Swords & Sabers' (Harvey Withers), pg 247. Wilkinson 'Swords & Hilt Weapons', pg 62 (bottom) Attached Images Last edited by M ELEY; 25th December 2019 at 10:41 PM.