A SPANISH BROADSWORD, DATED 1801 with tapering double-edged blade struck with the date and the initials 'CIV' for Carlos IV (ruled 1788-1808), iron hilt of regulation type, comprising straight quillons, knuckle-guard and bowl-shaped-guard rising up on one side at the front, globular pommel and wire-bound grip between iron collars 78.5 cm; 31 in blade
Sold for £900
A SPANISH BROADSWORD, DATED 1801 with tapering double-edged blade struck with the date and the initials 'CIV' for Carlos IV (ruled 1788-1808), iron hilt of regulation type, comprising straight quillons, knuckle-guard and bowl-shaped-guard rising up on one side at the front, globular pommel and wire-bound grip between iron collars 78.5 cm; 31 in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 2nd Dec, 2020