
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICIAL SABLE OF THE ROYAL GUARD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 4-1835-B | 
|---|---|
| Name | Royal Guard Officer | 
| Period | circa 1835 | 
| Hilt | Excellent overdosed gilded guard, chiseled with three quillons, ring, and short knuckle bow. Noteworthy is a shield with the arms of Spain set on a halo of sun rays. | 
| Blade | Very wide and curved, with a corded spine and a false edge in the shape of a carp’s tongue. Outer edge from the ricasso to the tip. | 
| Scabbard | Special, very well polished, with two broad brass bands and a short chape with a raised part. | 
| Inscription | To Francisco Coloma. Weapon of honor and reward, highlighting the good taste and the wealth of the high-ranking officer. | 
| Total Length | 955 mm | 
| Blade Length | 795 mm | 
| Blade Width | 35 mm | 
| Collection | V.N. | 
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