ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
Official Cavalry Riding Sword, Mid-18th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1759-F |
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Name | Official Cavalry Riding Sword |
Period | Mid-18th Century |
Grip | Bronze with a high percentage of copper (over 80%), enveloping counterguard, ring, and two quillons. |
Blade | Straight, with a hollow grind on the first quarter and three flat sections on both edges up to the tip. |
Inscription | ONE GOD, ONE LAW, AND ONE KING (On both sides) |
Total Length | 1040 mm |
Blade Length | 900 mm |
Blade Width | 33 mm |
Description | Sword for cavalry without destination indicators, suitable for officers and with distinguishing features. |
Photograph | Photographs by Lluc Sala |