Martinez was in partnership with Israel Schuech (or Schvech), German goldsmith, swordsmith, and hiltmaker at the Court of Saxony (ca. 1590-1610), and...
I must confess I was completely thrown off by the hilt, but Javier’s explanation makes sense. As for the blade it looks similar to my cuphilt rapier...
The carrying rings are positioned further apart than what one would expect to see on the regulation M1906 scabbard. I'm not a collector of these; as...
I am seeking information on these two swords.I suspect mid to late 18th century and Spanish and for personal protection. Sword one and similar style...
