1895 Infantry Officer's Saber: Elegance And Functionality

OFFICER’S INFANTRY SABER FOR MOUNTED INSTITUTES MODEL 1895. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1895-C
Name	Officer Infantry of Mounted Institutes Model 1895
Hilt	Similar to the 1895 model for mounted institute troops. The guard has the shape of a small hat, the wooden grips are held by two pins, and the metal parts are chrome-plated. The guard cup features the Infantry emblem.
Blade	Curved and chrome-plated, with a knuckle guard and a cutting edge along the outside. Square back on the first two-thirds and narrow edge on the inside for the last third. Smooth hollow grind from the knuckle guard to the ricasso.
Scabbard	Chrome-plated iron, with a wide mouthpiece fixed by a screw, a clamp with a ring, and a strap loop. The chape has asymmetrical wings.
Inscription	ARTILLERIA FABRICA DE TOLEDO, Spanish Coat of Arms
Description	From the Robert sketches, the only regulation model for mounted institutes, it was intended for the troops. The other officer sabers are variants of this one. Its production continued well into the 20th century.
Total Length (mm)	935
Blade Length (mm)	775
Blade Width (mm)	24

1895 Infantry Officer’s Saber: Elegance and Functionality