Very Unique Antique Spanish Sword Unit Marked w/Colonial Period Ancestral Blade For Sale

From my personal collection. This antique custom sword was captured by a Spanish American War Vet from a Spanish Officer. If only this Sword could talk I am sure if would have quite a story to tell. It is a great conversation piece. the handle is that of a “Machete de artilleria modelo 1843” Having a much older long sharp double edged colonial period ancestral sword blade Hallmarked “A” by the sword smith. I have collected swords for over 30 years, and have handled many hundreds in that time, but none as sharp as this blade. Combine this fact with the weight of the sword and one can easily tell this was a very wicked weapon at one time. Most likely made to combat the fierce Morro Juramentados. The blade has been Haversack cut. Meaning it was broken by the capturing veteran in order to be placed in his field pack. Measured In one piece this sword is approximately 5 7/8” x 40 1/2” has unit markings on cross guard. An amazing been there done that war sword that has certainly seen its fair share of combat over the last several hundred years. Free insured shipping