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I need help.
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hello
"Sirbo (I serve) and defend my lord ....... (name) Soto (last) Affectionately. Fernando K |
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hello
It would require a closer picture of the name Fernando K |
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Here is a close up of the name
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hello
Now I see, is not the name Soto, but says "Lord OWNER" |
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SIRVO Y DEFIENDO A MI SEÑOR DUEÑO SOTO
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So, not personalized, just a general statement?
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Very nice example from the 18th century, typical of Santa Cruz de Mudela.
You may consider it a previlege that it still keeps the inscription very legible and even bears a considerable part of the paint. |
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Here is a picture of the etching (on one side of the blade only). Is it just a red paint?
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Hello, Mark
SOTO is the surname of the holder. Fernando K |
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