18th Spanish Colonial Sword Sin Honor Sin Razón

Antique Spanish Colonial Engraved Sword ca 18th Century. No Me Saques Sin Razon No Me Embaines Sin Honor 31 1/2" fuller blade, 36 7/8" overall length approx. Leather grip as you see. "Sin honor, sin razón" (or variations like "No me embaines sin honor") refers to a famous motto found engraved on historical Spanish and colonial swords, meaning "Without honor, without reason" or more fully, "Do not draw me without reason, do not sheath me without honor," emphasizing the sword's sacred duty and the warrior's honor. It's a common inscription on 17th-18th century blades, reflecting the code of conduct for swordsmanship and chivalry. These blades were manufactured in Spain and would reach the furthest ends of the Spanish Colonial Empire, many examples being imported to Mexico, which remained a S...