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Post by mickyk on Jan 14, 2024 13:05:05 GMT
Happy 2024 to the entire forum, I would like to buy this Spanish dragon sword, but the handle seems like a marriage, I can't find any model with that handle. However, I have seen that there are variations, could someone help me with the identification? Thanks in advance i leave link with all photos imgur.com/a/rmjj3DG
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Post by larason2 on Jan 14, 2024 15:03:23 GMT
I'm not an expert in these, but this sword looks authentic to me. The rust/patina on the blade and handle fit with the dates on the blade. You're not going to find a replica with that style and quality of engraving. I'm not sure what you mean by marriage (it's probably a translation thing!), but the handle matches the blade in my opinion. That's a style of handle that was used at the time, but it's possible it had a cover that fell off or broke off.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 14, 2024 15:06:30 GMT
Better post this again in the General Discussions - Renaissance and Military Swords section, our experts for this kind of swords might overlook this in the Beginners Forum.
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Post by mickyk on Jan 14, 2024 15:12:24 GMT
Better post this again in the General Discussions - Renaissance and Military Swords section, our experts for this kind of swords might overlook this in the Beginners Forum. ready!
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Post by tera on Jan 14, 2024 19:29:30 GMT
The other side of the blade appears to read, " For the King Charles III (Carlos III). This is likely in reference to King Charles III of Spain who reigned in the mid 1700s, which would explain the use of Spanish and patina. The other side of the blade literally has 1776 stamped on it along with "Dragones". King Charles III has no notable event in 1776 I know of apart from supporting the US in our revolutionary war against Britain. The use of "Dragones" implies this was a Spanish Dragoon's sword. Other examples dated with this year exist: www.olympiaauctions.com/sales/arms-armour/as270612/view-lot/300/However, note the huge difference in the guard and grip. So, my only help here is being able to read a little Spanish. I am not any kind of authority on Western swords, so I cannot speak to authenticity. Could be a lovely artificially patina'd repro, I have no clue. I hope at least this gives you something to springboard off of. EDIT: I think what OP means by the handle seemingly like a marriage is it doesn't match other Dragoon swords I'm finding of that era. They probably already knew everything I said in my post.
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