15th century Portuguese sword

16 March 2026

Swords & sabers

Description

My father found the sword in an abandoned barn in the hills above San Jose, CA over 50 years ago. My father took the sword to Stanford University and was told it was a 15th or 16th century Portuguese sword. The blade has 3 snakes engraved on it.

Dimensions

21.5in. long & 2in. Wide

Acquired from
Inherited

For sale
Yes

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15th century Portuguese sword

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