Sword Of Excuse - Signed: "a - Vasquez" -1787 -xviii°.

Spain, so-called apologetic sword dated 1787 on the blade, 18th century. Leather scabbard with 2 fittings, the yoke button bearing the arms of Ferdinand of Castile and Leon. Probably shortened sword with iron frame whose spindle is fluted and pommel with rivet. Tray with 2 iron bridges and donkey ring. Blade with central fuller and 2 cutting edges for thrusting or slashing. Gutters on both sides bearing inscriptions: "RL. FA. D. TOLO. A° 1787" and on the other side: "AGUSTIN VAZQUEZ". Coat of arms on the yoke of the scabbard with the arms of CASTILE and LEON: (2 towers and 2 lions surmounted by a crown). Length: 51 cm Length without sheath: 50 cm Length of the blade: 36 cm Width of the blade at the heel: 1 cm Good state of conservation and use, in its juice and its patina, see the details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country.