Historical Sabre Of The Urban Police Of Madrid 1895

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-ayma-C
Name	Saber
Period	Circa 1895
Guard	Completely gilded brass. Flattened and punched base plate, short cylindrical knuckle-bow, ring that fits into the grip-knob piece, grip with marked fluting and shield with monogram “PU” under a royal crown.
Blade	Flat spine on the inside, long hollow, cutting edge on the outside, blade with two flat sides and two edges with a central ridge (eel spine).
Scabbard	Leather with gilded brass fittings.
Inscription	ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1895
Description	Saber used by the Urban Police of Madrid. This guard was renamed “Veteran Civil Guard” in 1859, becoming part of the Civil Guard with a similar saber but with the initials “GC”.
Total Length	850 mm
Blade Length	720 mm
Blade Width	22 mm
Museum Inventory	Collection of S.B.G.M. 227

Historical Sabre of the Urban Police of Madrid 1895