A Rare Spanish Colonial Sword in good to very good condition. The Spanish Colonial Sword refers to the military and civilian swords carried throughout Spain's American and Asian colonies from the 16th to the 19th centuries. These swords varied in design but commonly featured straight, double-edged or single-edged blades with simple cup, shell, or knuckle-bow hilts. Used by soldiers, officers, and colonial officials, they served as practical sidearms while also symbolizing Spanish authority across the empire.