Late 18th century-1800. Made in Albacete. 10 7/8” elongated leaf-shaped diamond section blade. Iron cross guard and ribbed barrel form antler grip. See Armas Blancas en España, Rubio pl.11 right for a near identical example. Highly regarded and used throughout Spain, these are particularly associated with Basque Resistance during Spain alliance with Napoleon, 1803-08.
