A SPANISH DRAGOON OFFICER'S SWORD, DATED 1776 with straight single-edged blade (shortened), stamped 'Por El Rey Carlos III', 'Dragones To. 1776', the bladesmith's mark and further decorative marks, brass hilt including a pair of quillons, boatshell guard drawn-up to form a knuckle-guard, and outer guard formed of a series of shaped bars, faceted pommel, and wooden grip (cracked) 64.5cm; 25 3/8in blade