Left-Hand Parrying Dagger, Circa 1530
This excavated Left-Hand Spanish Parrying Dagger was found near Cape Canaveral Florida. The 4 1/2 inch hilt has a large scent-stopper shaped pommel, a cross-guard (quillon) with turned down finials and a ring guard (anneau). The 9 1/2 inch needle-point blade has two grooves (fullers) on each side or a hollow ground cross-section (1) .
| Type: | Left-Hand Parrying Dagger |
| Style: | Ring / Anneau (Fr) |
| Country: | Spain (?) |
| Overall Length: | 14 inches |
| Overall Width: | 3 3/4 inches |
| Hilt Length: | 4 1/2 inches |
| Blade Length: | 9 1/2 inches |
| Weight: | 8 1/8 ounces |
| Grip: | Missing |
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