Military Machete For Musicians: A Historic Treasure From 1852

MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-xmna-P
Name	Machete
Period	1852
Guard	Brass, sturdy, globular pommel chiselled on a diabolo base, solid grip with musical attributes, simulated ferrule, cross of hawks with central escutcheon and emblem of the National Militia “MN”.
Blade	Bigotera and double edges on a flat surface elsewhere.
Sheath	Black leather with a brass-gilded throat and chape, featuring a button that is a female effigy.
Inscription	None
Description	Regulation machete for Infantry Musician, according to the Royal Order of September 7, 1852. It bears the number of the regiment or battalion, in this case with the emblem of the National Militia. Also used by Engineers, Spanish Navy, and Royal Carabineers.
Total Length	630 mm
Blade Length	490 mm
Blade Width	23 mm
Collection	Rafael Jorda Collection

Military Machete for Musicians: A Historic Treasure from 1852