ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICIAL INFANTRY SABER MODEL 1887. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1887-A |
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Name | Official Infantry Saber model 1887 |
Guard | Nickel-plated iron, closed cup guard, long knuckle bow, ferrule, wooden grip covered with sharkskin and wired with copper cord, slot for sword knot, no emblems or decorations. |
Blade | Slightly curved, with ridges on the outer edge in the first third and cutting edge on the other two thirds up to the tip, inner spine slightly longer, sequence of flat facets: one, two, three, and two. |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated, with two fittings and rings. |
Inscription | ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1889 |
Description | Charming, lightweight saber with a unique design, widely used and appreciated, though ineffective in combat due to its lightness and fragility. Preference was given to Cuban machetes or Prussian sabers overseas. |
Overall Length | 915 mm |
Blade Length | 767 mm |
Blade Width | 20 mm |
Photographs | Photographs by Lluc Sala |
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