I had a photo session yesterday.
The sword is 1.03 m total length. The blade comes from a Rapier. There are known dated works from this swordsmith, Pedro del Monte, in 1610 and 1630.
I have seen Pedro del Monte described as somebody that made colichemardes, but probably his blades were apropiate to make colichemardes afterwards.
A new bevel has been created, recessed from the original blade, and this has a less acute angle.
Old repair on the hilt. Hilt is brass. Cleaning still proceeding.
Now I believe the inscription, changing sides reads:
D E P E D R O D E E L
M O N T E E N T O L E D O
(No Pedro Viel)
Last edited by midelburgo; 16th February 2022 at 02:29 PM.
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