18th Century Infantry Sabre: History And Unique Details

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1750-C
Name	Saber
Era	18th Century
Guard	Of simple but effective architecture made of brass. Composed of a two-lobed bowl with a guard, ring, two quillons, a continuous knuckle guard with a button, and a narrow ferrule. Wooden grip with decreasing thickness towards the bottom, hemp grip covered with leather.
Blade	Straight and robust, with a spine on the interior in the first third and two edges with three flats for the rest. Very well marked and dated as corresponded to the royal ammunition armament.
Scabbard	Leather, with brass cap and tip.
Inscription	R crowned (royal property) Cs IV (Carlos IV) Y (Infantry) To (Toledo) 1794
Description	Saber in use during the reigns of Carlos III and Carlos IV, widely used during the War of Independence. Brass guard used in Infantry, Cavalry, and even in the Navy.
Total Length	805 mm
Blade Length	660 mm
Blade Width	31 mm
Photographs	Photographs by Lluc Sala

18th Century Infantry Sabre: History and Unique Details