Description:

Spanish Colonial, probably Mexico, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. Sword of the type commonly thought of as a "pirate" sword. The Espada ancha or wide sword was carried by the soldados de cuera. Many of the short swords were made in the northern provinces and were preferred by its soldiers to the larger cavalry saber. The espada ancha was carried in a leather scabbard, attached to the saddle, hilt forward, on the left side, or sometimes on a sling hung over the soldier's right shoulder. The shell langet also allowed the sword to be worn inserted inside of the waist belt. A nice original example! Size: 23-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109577

  • Condition: Wear to wooden grip, rust as expected, else excellent

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