Windlass Charles V Letter Opener

Paying tribute to and honouring Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, Archduke of Austria, Lord of the Netherlands, Duke of Burgundy, and King of Spain, this miniature sword letter opener is noteworthy. Despite its 6-inch size, this smaller scale reproduction of a 15th-century Arming Sword maintains historical accuracy and is crafted with great detail.

Entirely made of reliable metal by Marto, Spain, the sword boasts a fish-tailed pommel, a design popular in the 15th century and often associated with nobility and high-ranking officers. Decorations of a knight adorn both sides of the handle, which also contains the inscription "Carlos". The blade, also embellished with the "Carlos" inscription in a larger font, is rounded off by a straight cruciform handguard.