ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 4-1943-A |
|---|---|
| Name | Official General Saber of the Army |
| Model | Model 1943, straight Puerto Seguro blade |
| Hilt | Swan neck, or Turkish style, with mother-of-pearl or ivory grips, with a slot for the sword knot and a ferrule at the base. |
| Guard | Guard with straight hawk heads ending in a lion’s head, emblem of the Army, and General’s insignia on the reverse. |
| Blade | Puerto Seguro type, straight, with a ricasso, square back on the inner side and sharp edge on the outer side, with a flat-ground section. |
| Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron, with a clamp and a single ring, lyre-type chape. |
| Sword knot | Braid made of gold thread for ceremonial use, black silk cord for daily use. |
| Inscription | FN TOLEDO under imperial crown |
| Regulation | The Uniform Regulation of January 27, 1943 establishes that it shall be a straight Puerto Seguro type for Generals. |
| Measurements | Total Length: 920 mm, Blade: 780 mm, Width: 22 mm |
| Additional Description | Model similar to 1908, but with a straight instead of curved blade. |
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