Historical Saber Of The National Militia: A Treasure From 1820

OFFICIAL SABER OF THE NATIONAL MILITIA Circa 1820. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-xmna-E
Name	Saber
Period	Circa 1820
Guard	Made of brass, handguard in a ring shape, quillon forming an “S”, curved quillon toward the blade, short pommel with an oval hat and profile decorated with laurel leaves, ribbed grip with grooves and an oval featuring the monogram of the National Militia “MN”.
Blade	Curved, hollowed out in the first two thirds, flat spine, edge along its entire length and a blade at the interior.
Scabbard	Metallic with two clamps and their corresponding rings.
Inscription	RL FAÐ TOLEDO
Total Length	880 mm
Blade Length	745 mm
Blade Width	28 mm
Description	Indications that a saber or sword could have belonged to the officers of the National Militia; variability in weaponry and cavalry depending on the historical context.
Museum Inventory	S.B.G.M. Collection

Historical Saber of the National Militia: A Treasure from 1820