MARTO 5100 ESPADA FRANCIS DRAKE Artifact

MARTO 5100 ESPADA FRANCIS DRAKE

Sir Francis Drake, was an English naval vice admiral (1540 1596), navigator, slaver runner, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Drake is famous for the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, awarded a knighthood in 1581 and in 1588 second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada. A hero to the English, but a pirate to the Spaniards to whom he was known as El Draque (Spanish, 'The Dragon').

A high-quality sword from the exclusive 'Historical Swords' Collection manufactured by Marto. The steel blade features insignia with an elaborate special acid etching in black. The guards, hilt, and pommel are cast metal, featuring an eye-catching two-tone black and silver engraving.

Official Product of Marto of Spain. Marto was founded in 1961 in the old district of Toledo and certifies all swords are designed, developed, and manufactured in Toledo-Spain by its skilled and recognized artists, craftsmen, and sword masters that join traditional handicrafts with the most modern techniques and manufacture the finest decorative swords available in the world today.