1855 Horse Artillery Saber: History And Unique Details

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1855-C
Name	Troop of the Horse Artillery Brigade model 1855
Guard	Made of brass, similar to the officer’s but simpler. “Turkish” or “Mamluk” style, with a slot for the knot and two pins.
Hilt	With spiral grooves and Artillery pommel in the center. No hand protection except for the cross quillons.
Blade	Curved, with a ricasso, squared back on the inside. Full edge all the way to the tip.
Scabbard	Iron, fitted to the blade, feels very flat to the touch.
Inscription	MODEL OF HORSE ARTILLERY SABER FA D TOLEDO 1860
Total Length	915 mm
Blade Length	775 mm
Width	30 mm
Description	Regulation saber for the Horse Artillery troops, similar to that of officers, with “Turkish” or “Mamluk” grip.
Museum Inventory	ALCÁZAR MUSEUM OF SEGOVIA

1855 Horse Artillery Saber: History and Unique Details