Hi guys,
If you promise not to tell my wife, i will let you see what's coming in next week. This is beyond the 'allowance' discussed for my Christmas self gifts
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A Peninsular 'main gauche' from the first half XVII century, part of the personal collection of Eduardo Nobre, featured in his work AS ARMAS e OS BARÕES.
Unusual handguard not connected to pommel, terminating with an extension matching with the quillons.
Double edged, four faceted blade.
Note the concavity on the forte for the thumb fixation.
Total length 53 cms.
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