1822 Infantry Officer's Sword: History And Unique Design

SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1822-D
Model	1822 Infantry Officer Sword
Hilt	Completely made of brass. Two circular plates, ring on the pommel, and straight engraved quillon. Urn-shaped pommel with upper knob shaped like a diabolo. Grip imitating braid with spur.
Blade	Straight with small ricasso and hollow grindings of half-round section. Full outer edge, back on the first two thirds, and edge on the rest.
Scabbard	Black leather with gilt mouthpiece and chape.
Inscription	Fabrica Nacional de Toledo 1822, Approved by H.M. in 1822 (on guard, mouthpiece and blade)
Historical description	The sword was canceled by Fernando VII after the Liberal Triennium. Only found in the Army Museum of Toledo and some in the Tower of London.
Total Length	995 mm
Blade Length	830 mm
Blade Width	23 mm
Museum	Army Museum inv. no. 1746
Photography	Pilar Cembrero

1822 Infantry Officer’s Sword: History and Unique Design