Mounted Sword 1840: History And Striking Features

OFFICER’S MOUNTED SWORD OF LINE CAVALRY MODEL 1840. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1840-N
Name	Officer’s Mounted Sword of Line Cavalry model 1840
Guard	“Half-pierced” cup-hilt version, complete, asymmetrical and with a closed and compact appearance. Elongated knuckle bow reaching the ferrule, finished in decreasing steps, surrounding the rivet of the tang’s tail. Turned wooden grip, covered with sandpaper and wrapped with wire.
Blade	Straight, with three facets double-edged from the ricasso to the tip.
Scabbard	Strong and robust, with two bands and rings.
Inscription	ARTILLERIA FABRICA DE TOLEDO 1852
Description	These weapons were named “Saber model 1840 for Light Cavalry” (curved blade) and “Mounted Sword model 1840 for Line Cavalry” (straight blade). The unification of the Cavalry was formalized by the Royal Decree of August 3, 1841.
Total Length	1050 mm
Blade Length	920 mm
Width	30 mm
Photography	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Mounted Sword 1840: History and Striking Features