Light Cavalry Saber 1825: Design And Essential Details

SABER Light Cavalry Troop model 1825. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1825-B
Name	Light Cavalry Troop Model 1825
Guard	Robust gilded brass, composed of a ring and three S-shaped branches stemming from the base plate. Continuous knuckle guard with cap and plain ferrule. Wooden grip covered in leather, with copper thread wire and smooth brass wire twisted into nearly twenty turns. Quillon in tongue shape, marked “Ybarzábal”.
Blade	Curved, with a ricasso and broadening towards the tip. Flat spine on the inner side with inscription along the first two thirds, and edged outer side extending to the tip, which contains a short back edge. Similar structure to the 1815 model.
Scabbard	Very sturdy, made of iron, with throat, two bands, and suspension rings.
Inscription	Royal Factory of Toledo Year 1929, Ybarzanbal (on the quillon).
Total Length	985 mm
Blade Length	840 mm
Blade Width	34 mm
Collection	Manuel Patiño Collection

Light Cavalry Saber 1825: Design and Essential Details