Iberian Broadsword - 'Gio Knegt'

An Iberian (Spanish or Portugese) cup hilt broadsword with a high quality blade signed by known Solingen maker "Gio Knegt".

Sturdy, complete, long and flexible example of a late 17th or early 18th century broadsword.

'Arms Fabricators Ancient and Modern', R E Gardner, Columbus, Ohio, gives Gio Kneght as swordsmith of Solingen, 1670.