User talk:Shutterpoet

I recently acquired a set of fencing swords hung in a wall plaque bearing the Spainish Coat of Arms from the reign of Charles I, King of Spain. From what I can gather, the Coat of Arms dates between 1516 and 1530. I am trying to establish why the Coat is on this set and why it is in North Carolina in 2007. I found the set at a yard sale here; it had been in the family for 12 years as wall decor. Could it be a reproduction? If so, why would someone reproduce this particular reign? How can I know if it's real or reproduction? The swords are steel with brass overlay and red, black, green, yellow, and white inlays in the blade and top of the handle. The handle finishes with a foil grip. The plague is a walnut color wood carved to the shape of a knight's head and rectangular shield. The Coat of Arms is on a medalion hanger in the middle of the plaque. Red, blue, green, and gold encircle a black inlay of a two headed eagle sharing a single crown with the Coat of Arms over it's chest: top left: castle on red, top right: lion/dragon, bottom left: lion/dragon, bottom right: castle. The bottom castle differs from the top castle slightly. I would like to know why. If anyone reads this and thinks they may know something to help solve the mystery, please respond. Thanks.