Bidspirit auction | Toledo Sword of El Cid

Toledo Sword of El Cid Tizona style - Old decorative sword in the style of El Cid Tizona swords with downturned crab claw crossguard. Double edge blade etched with deep patterns of scrolling motifs. Etched panels with the Spanish coat of arms and inscription reading (Tizona D El Cid). Wire wrapped grip. Pierced openwork pommel. Reverse reading hand forged in Toledo Spain for Martin A. Villeneuve 1978. Size 40 1/2” L, blade 29” L