Mystery sword

[Cristian Turcu]

Another unknown item: a close friend of mine has this sword, he got it from someone's attic and he would like to know more about it - like which period does it belong to, who used it, what's the value of such an item...

So here it is:






... and the maker's logo:



Any info will be useful, so thank you in advance

[helmetbuyers]

Spanish... from Spain??

[reichenberg]

I have just seen a Spanish steel helmet on JC Militaria website with exactly the same eagle and cross badge attached to the front.

[Cristian Turcu]

Thanks, reichenberg and helmetbuyers. The eagle definitely looks like this one http://www.jcmilitaria.com/display_image.asp?ID=1706

And how about the period this sword was used? Anything about the maker's mark? And a rough value of it?

[SwordFish]

I think Spanish is a pretty good guess. User Frogprice may be able to provide better insight into it. He has thorough knowledge of various national sabers.

T

[Cristian Turcu]

I think Spanish is a pretty good guess. User Frogprice may be able to provide better insight into it. He has thorough knowledge of various national sabers.

T

Thank you. I'll try to reach him with a private message

[reichenberg]

if you find out anything else about the sword I would be interested in the
results.

[Cristian Turcu]

if you find out anything else about the sword I would be interested in the
results.

No problem I'll let you know if i find anything else about it. And Happy New Year, btw.

[Cristian Turcu]

...I forgot to mention, after i searched the net for spanish sword makers yesterday, it came up with the explanation of the maker's logo: Fabrica Nacional de Toledo

[Cristian Turcu]

if you find out anything else about the sword I would be interested in the
results.

Unfortunately, even after i posted the pictures on other forums, nothing new came up about it...