An Italian sword with cut iron hilt,circa 1560/70 Double-edged,flatly ridged blade,the ricasso stamped "MZ" under a crown on both sides. The short groove etched with "DE FRANCISCO ZUIZ EN TOLEDO". Finely cut and open-work iron hilt(loosened,slightly curved up at the ricasso)with pas d'*ne on the reverse side. Iron wire grip traversed by silver and with Turkïs heads. Openwork and cut en suite iron pommel. Length cm. Lavishly cut hilt,historic,historical,16th century,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,baronial,military,militaria,rapier,rapiers,sword,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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