Left-Hand Spanish Parrying Dagger, Circa 1530
This excavated Left-Hand Parrying Dagger was found at an undisclosed location. The 5 1/2 inch hilt has turned down finials on the cross-guard (quillon) and a side ring guard (anneau) fitted with an openwork metal plate the pommel is missing. The 14 3/4 inch spear point blade has a dimond shaped cross section.
| Type: | Left-Hand Parrying Dagger |
| Style: | Ring / Anneau (Fr) |
| Country: | Spain (?) |
| Overall Length: | 20 1/4 inches |
| Overall Width: | 5 1/8 inches |
| Hilt Length: | 5 1/2 inches |
| Blade Length: | 14 3/4 inches |
| Weight: | 9 1/2 ounces |
| Grip: | Missing |
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