An excellent and unusual 17th Century Military Officer’s Cavalry Broadsword. Most likely carried by an officer and with a very substantial multi-fullered blade. Deeply stamped to both blade fortes and with traces of original impressed lettering to the top of the blade. The hilt is quite unusual and features a pierced guard that is reminiscent in style to contemporary Spanish main-gauche daggers – it is possible that this sword had an accompanying main-gauche dagger and the hilt of the broadsword imitated the design. With wide, hand-wrought crossguard and finials. These matching swords and daggers were very common during this period. The use of a fleur-de-lys design might indicate a French connection but could just be a decorative style. The grip is bound with steel twistwire and turks-heads.
Condition of the sword is excellent
The pommel is quite substantial and would have given this large sword good balance. The blade is well made with good flexibility – always a sign of quality. Condition is very good for its great age – no problems that I can see. Blade length is 38 inches (44 inches overall).
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