1855 Horse Artillery Saber: Elegance And History

SABER REF. 4-1855-B OFFICER OF THE HORSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE MODEL 1855. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1855-B
Name	Officer of the Horse Artillery Brigade model 1855
Mounting	Made of brass, with Artillery emblems and the Arms of Spain on the front and back of the central broadening of the branches. “Turkish style” shape with a buttonhole for the retaining strap and two concealed pins on the grip.
Blade	Curved, with a ricasso, rounded back on the inside, raised false edge and groove close to the back. Full edge all the way to the tip.
Scabbard	Iron, with two clasps and a ring on each.
Inscription	ARTILLERY OF HORSE FA D TOLEDO 1857
Description	The regulation and use of this saber must have involved many difficulties, as it was replaced by the 1862 model, falling into obscurity.
Total Length	930 mm
Blade	790 mm
Blade Width	27 mm

1855 Horse Artillery Saber: Elegance and History