[RocketFoot]

I have a number of replica swords, but at least one real sword. Some day I’d like someone who knows to evaluate it. 

My grandfather did some photography, or maybe painting, work for someone a very long time ago. He was a photographer and painter- mainly painted models such as anatomical models for med students and murals for museums. The guy couldn’t pay, so he traded a sword instead. Gramp took it, but it was of no value to him (or, apparently, any of his sons) so my dad (his son-in-law) ended up with it.

It appears to have been a Spanish naval officer’s sword. The edge has no nicks or gouges so it apparently never was in a real fight? For its age, and with no care at all, the steel is very bright- probably high nickel content.

That is really cool!  It would be great to get some historical background on it!  I have often thought about finding a WWII, authentic Japanese war trophy sword but as time goes on and things get more expensive...one of those is probably unobtainium for my budget!