Prussian Saber 1860: The Ideal Cavalry Weapon

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1860-B
Name	Cavalry Troop SABER model 1860
Hilt	Entirely steel, very large, robust, pierced and with a powerful appearance. Pommel with small ears crossed by an almost invisible pin, smooth ferrule and cylindrical quillon.
Blade	Very sturdy, with a ricasso, wide fuller, flat back, continuous edge along the entire outer side, and a two-sided grind flat.
Scabbard	Steel, with two suspension bands and corresponding rings.
Inscription	FA de Toledo 1861
Description	Ephemeral “Prussian style” weapon which, perhaps for economic manufacturing reasons or due to lack of hand protection, did not take hold in our Army, which opted for the same model but with a fully closed and complete guard, called the reformed guard.
Total Length	1025 mm
Blade Length	876 mm
Blade Width	32 mm
Collection	V.N. Collection
Collection Number	569