Left-Hand Parrying Dagger or Short Sword, Circa 1530
This excavated Left-Hand Parrying Dagger or Short Sword was reportedly found near the Rio Grande in New Mexico. It may date from exploration of the area by Coronado in 1540-1542 (1). The 5 3/8-inch hilt has a large scent-stopper-shaped pommel, a curved cross-guard (quillon) and a ring guard (anneau) with a turned-down finial. The 14-inch spear-point blade has three grooves (fullers) on each side (2).
| Type: | Left-Hand Parrying Dagger |
| Style: | Ring / Anneau (Fr) |
| Country: | Spain (?) |
| Overall Length: | 19 3/8 inches |
| Overall Width: | 6 3/4 inches |
| Hilt Length: | 5 3/8 inches |
| Blade Length: | 14 inches |
| Weight: | 1 lb 5 1/2 oz |
| Grip: | Missing |
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