SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
RIDING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (espadólogo)
| Reference | 4-1816-E |
|---|---|
| Name | Riding Sword |
| Period | 1816 |
| Hilt | Gold-colored brass, with a base plate, central ring, three hawks, and a pommel. Wooden handle wrapped with leather and wired with copper thread. |
| Blade | Straight, with a full-length edge and flat back; blade with three flats and two edges. |
| Sheath | Made of iron with two clamps and rings, featuring a large asymmetrical chape. |
| Inscription | Royal Bodyguard of the King. Royal Factory of Toledo. Year 1816. |
| Overall Length | 980 mm |
| Blade Length | 860 mm |
| Width | 30 mm |
| Collection | Rafael Jordá Collection |
| Description | The purpose of this sword is evident, marked on its blade, used by the Dragoons of the Guard. |
