1852 Infantry Machete: Unique Design And Functionality

INFANTRY MUSICIAN’S MACHETE MODEL 1852. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1852-A
Name	Infantry Musician’s Machete Model 1852
Hilt	Made of brass, very sturdy, with an engraved globular pommel on a diabolo-shaped base. Solid grip with musical attributes. Quillons in a cross shape with central escutcheon.
Blade	Straight, with a square back up to the middle. Cutting edge runs all the way to the tip, which points toward the axis of symmetry. Without a false edge.
Scabbard	Black leather with brass throat and chape. Suspension button featuring a face effigy.
Inscription	Warrior with helmet by the German manufacturer Kirschbaum. Standard machete for Infantry Musicians according to the Royal Decree of 1852.
Overall Length	630 mm
Blade Length	490 mm
Width	23 mm
Remarks	Found specimens lack the regimental number, manufactured without reference for distribution.

1852 Infantry Machete: Unique Design and Functionality