This sword features the highly sought-after "lion head" pommel, hilt and a pierced crowned eagle displaying a cross on its breast on the guard. The broad fullered blade measures 31.50” and bears the inscription Fabrica Toledo on the ricasso. The sword comes with its original scabbard with a single suspension ring. Signs of storage wear and cleaning to the scabbard.
Toledo steel, historically known for being unusually hard, is from Toledo, Spain, which has been a traditional sword-making, metal-working center since about the Roman period, and came to the attention of Rome when used by Hannibal in the Punic Wars. It soon became a standard source of weaponry for Roman legions. Toledo steel was famed for its high quality alloy.
This is a wonderful example and comes more than ready for further research and display.
