Veteran Civil Guard Saber: Exceptional Design

VETERAN CIVIL GUARD SWORD PATTERN 1859. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1859-A
Name	Veteran Civil Guard Saber Model 1859
Hilt	Of a very unique design, made of brass, with a flattened and pierced base plate that extends inward into a short cylindrical quillon and outward through a ring that fits into the grip-pommel piece, both cast as a single block. Noteworthy is the domed pommel, the highlighted border ring, and the grip with pronounced flutes between which a small shield under a royal crown with the emblem of the Veteran Civil Guard is arranged.
Blade	With a flat spine on the inside, a long fuller, and a continuous cutting edge on the outside. The blade is double-edged with two bevels and a central ridge, almost “Prussian style” but smaller in size.
Inscription	FA DE TOLEDO 1865
Organization	By Royal Order of April 6, 1859, the Urban Guard of Madrid was renamed “VETERAN CIVIL GUARD,” becoming part of the Civil Guard Corps with a single battalion of 600 men. The battalion was the recipient of this special saber.
Total Length	925 mm
Blade Length	786 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Collection	Collection of S.B.G.M.