ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
Saber of the Prisons Corps model 1899. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 3-acsp-B |
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Name | Saber of the Prisons Corps model 1899 |
Guard | Made of brass. Ergonomic design with a lion head finial, horizontally grooved for better grip. Asymmetrical cup beautifully chiseled with the monogram “CP” between branches of oak and palm, two rampant lions and a royal crown on the bell. |
Blade | Curved, large ricasso, cutting edge on the outside, spine on the inside in the first two thirds, channel running to the tip, and two edges in the last third. |
Scabbard | Leather with gilded brass fittings. Arms of Spain on the suspension button. |
Inscription | FABCA DE TOLEDO 1899, AUÑON (in the gallery of the name of the Madrid store) |
Total Length | 835 mm |
Blade Length | 699 mm |
Width H | 027 mm |
Collection | Rafael Jorda |
Pattern | Saber of the Prisons Corps 1899 |