Left-Hand Parrying Dagger, Circa 1530
This excavated Left-Hand Spanish Parrying Dagger was reportedly found near the Rio Grande in New Mexico. It may date from exploration of the area by Coronado during 1540-1542 (1). The 5-inch hilt has a large scent-stopper-shaped pommel, a curved cross-guard (quillon) and a side ring guard (anneau) fitted with an openwork metal plate. The previous owner stabilized the side ring plate using solder. The 13 3/4-inch needle-point blade has two grooves (fullers) on each side.
| Type: | Left-Hand Parrying Dagger |
| Style: | Ring / Anneau (Fr) |
| Country: | Spain (?) |
| Overall Length: | 18 3/4 inches |
| Overall Width: | 8 1/4 inches |
| Hilt Length: | 5 inches |
| Blade Length: | 13 3/4 inches |
| Weight: | 1 lb 1 oz |
| Grip: | Missing |
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