ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICIAL INFANTRY SABRE FROM 1802. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1802-A |
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Name | Official Infantry Sabre |
Period | 1802 |
Guard | Made of gilded brass, simple and functional, with a slight curve. |
Description of the Guard | Flat pommel with slight chiseling, wooden grip without wire or braids, and a quillon turned towards the blade. |
Blade | Curved, very wide, with a broad central hollow, flat spine, straight edge, channel in the center, and double-edged blade. |
Inscription | “VIVA ESPAÑA” along with the coat of arms of Spain on both sides. |
Scabbard | Leather, with brass fittings and end cap, and a suspension button for the belt. |
Type of Sabre | Cinching sabre, with a suspension button for the belt. |
Total Length | 890 mm |
Blade Length | 755 mm |
Blade Width | 036 mm |