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Pair of High Quality Copies of Spanish Swords

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pair of High Quality Copies of Spanish Swords
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Pair of High Quality Copies of Spanish Swords: (1) King Ferdinand III Sword, known as ''The Saint'', 32-1/2'' double-edged broadsword type blade, approx. 40'' overall, with ornately decorated silver-plated crossguard, grip and pommel. Blade is marked ''Ladivs Eoris''; reverse marked ''Inovs Davor''. Condition is excellent, appearing as new. (2) Similar type somewhat lighter sword, marked ''Ave Maria Gratia'', 30'' double-edged blade, approx. 38'' overall, sometimes known as the ''El Cid'' sword, with the original dating from about 1100 A.D. Condition is excellent, appearing as new. Est.: $350-$500/lot.