A Nasrid sword, Southern Spain, 2nd half of the 15th century. Straight double-edged blade with shallow fullers on both sides. Flat curved quillons with two finger loops. Replacement grip with two iron ferrules. Hollow-work disk pommel with a pointed top nut. Shield cut on one side bearing the coat of arms of the Nasrid Dynasty of the Kingdom of Granada (1232 - 1492). Cleaned and restored excavation discovery. Length cm. historic, historical, 15th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handhe,

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Keywords: 15th, arms, blade, blades, century, clipping, clippings, cut, cut-, cut-outs, empire, hand, handheld, melee, nasrid, object, objects, ottoman, southern, spain, stills, sword, thrusting, thrustings, weapon, weapons