SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
SWORD OF Chiefs and Officers circa 1820. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1820-D |
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Name | Chief and Officer’s Saber |
Era | Circa 1820 |
Hilt | Gold-plated brass, fully English manufacture and design with lion’s head and “F7” monogram of Ferdinand VII |
Blade | Curved and wide, with a slight thumb groove, square spine, false edge in the last quarter, blued and gilded with a prominent “F7” monogram |
Scabbard | Leathe, with three gilded brass mounts and two rings |
Inscription | Crown and “F7” monogram |
Total Length | 825 mm |
Blade Length | 700 mm |
Blade Width | 035 mm |
Description | This saber belonged to a high-ranking officer of Ferdinand VII’s army |
Collection | Juan Parés |