Sabre For Cavalry Officer 1878: History And Design

Official Cavalry Sabre, Model 1878. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1878-A
Name	Official Cavalry Sabre, Model 1878
Hilt	Brushed steel with Prussian type, complete and closed cup guard with a tongue lock, extended pommel with rounded cap and lugs, decorated with acid etching featuring the Spanish shield under the royal crown.
Blade	Curved with a fuller, exterior edge, rounded spine in the first two-thirds, with a narrow inner edge in the last third, smooth bevel from the fuller to the hilt.
Scabbard	Made of iron, with two bands and rings, mouthpiece and toggle with flanges.
Inscription	ARTILLERY FACTORY OF TOLEDO 1878
Total Length	970 mm
Blade Length	830 mm
Blade Width	026 mm
Description	Adopted as the regulation sabre for cavalry officers according to Royal Order of March 13, 1878.
Photograph	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Sabre for Cavalry Officer 1878: History and Design