Staff Saber 1843: Unique And Elegant Design

OFFICIAL GENERAL STAFF SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1843-E
Name	Saber
Era	Circa 1843
Guard	Turkish style, with gilded metal structure and brass grips. Button on the guard simulating an internal tunnel for the passage of the sword knot. Straight hooks and chiseled scabbard guides. General Staff emblem (five-pointed star between oak branches) on the front; only oak branches on the back.
Blade	Curved with a small ricasso, spine and false edge raised on the inside, full edge on the outside.
Scabbard	Iron with two bands and their corresponding rings.
Inscription	None visible
Additional Description	The General Staff Corps had no official curved blade saber. This saber is similar to the 1840 General Officer model adapted with the Corps emblem, according to the regulations of September 8, 1843.
Total Length	925 mm
Blade Length	780 mm
Blade Width	30 mm