Tomas Aialla Broadsword Spanish probably to prevent rust

probably to prevent rust

45 cm total

but the exact regiment is not visible due to surface pitting

Proof & inspection marks present

but blue and gilt ones are unusual

Tomas Aialla Broadsword Spanish probably to prevent rustA beautiful and long 'Tomas Aialla' blade mounted on an intricately designed Walloon style hilt. Most likely early 18th century, rather than 17th. Tomas de Ayala was a leading Toledo bladesmith, but most blades bearing his name cannot have come from his hand. His is one of those names frequently made use of as a kind of trade label, indicative of a certain type of blade, rather than with any intention to deceive. It was being applied to blades as late