A riding sword,Southern Europe,circa 1550 Double-edged blade,with double shallow fullers and a Toledo(?)smith's mark on each side. Cut iron(somewhat pitted)hilt with S-shaped quillons,two guard rings,and guard loops forming a cross on the reverse side. Old,(non-matching)cut iron pommel and a later leather grip cover. Length cm. Provenance: Collection of Prince Victor Jerome Friedrich Napoleon,(1862 - 1926),Château Ronchinne near Namur,historic,historical,16th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,mil,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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