Spanish Sword, early 18thc? Makers mark

templarnight · 26th April 2012, 05:35 PM

Just picked up this Spanish Sword.

What date range does this fit?

Any ideas about the Makers Mark? Its the same on both sides, difficult to read but appears to be LEGAPRA. Theres a Crowned I on one side.

fernando · 26th April 2012, 06:48 PM

Cavalry, mid-end 18th century.
One guard shell appears to be larger than the other, which makes it be the traditional "boca de caballo" (horse's mouth).
The name on the blade would be the maker's mark, but it sounds funny for a Spanish name.

26th April 2012, 05:35 PM	#1
templarnight Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87	Spanish Sword, early 18thc? Makers mark Just picked up this Spanish Sword. What date range does this fit? Any ideas about the Makers Mark? Its the same on both sides, difficult to read but appears to be LEGAPRA. Theres a Crowned I on one side. Attached Images Last edited by templarnight; 26th April 2012 at 06:00 PM.

26th April 2012, 06:48 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Cavalry, mid-end 18th century. One guard shell appears to be larger than the other, which makes it be the traditional "boca de caballo" (horse's mouth). The name on the blade would be the maker's mark, but it sounds funny for a Spanish name.