1860 Cavalry Saber: Engravings That Captivate

CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER MODEL 1860 VARIANT WITH ENGRAVINGS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1860-E
Name	Cavalry Officer’s Saber Model 1860, variant with engravings
Guard	Heavily engraved, in the “Prussian” style, closed rounded cup-shaped guard, turned knuckle bow with the arms of Spain, long knuckle guard with reinforcing ears and pin, ferrule at the base, wooden grip covered with sharkskin.
Blade	Slightly curved, without a ricasso, short semi-flat backs, single-edged blade geometry with sections two, three, and two, features engravings.
Scabbard	Iron, with two bands and two rings, flared mouthpiece to facilitate sheathing on horseback.
Inscription	FABRICA DE TOLEDO. 1876
1884 Price List	Engraved guards: 18.60 ptas, Engraved blades: 15.52 ptas.
Overall Length	960 mm
Blade Length	830 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Photography	Photographs by Lluc Sala