My friend's opinion irrevocably is: Portuguese, ca. 1730, considering that the blade is that of an early 18th c. cavalry backsword (Pallasch), a type not found in earlier Schiavonas, and the hilt - according to him - is of band iron.
Best,
Michael
Last edited by Matchlock; 14th March 2012 at 02:30 PM.
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