ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
P.S. CAVALRY OFFICER SABER-SWORD MODEL 1908. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)
Reference | 4-1908-A |
---|---|
Name | P.S. Cavalry Officer Saber-Sword Model 1908 |
Hilt | Consists of a closed steel cup, round inside, with a rim around the entire perimeter, without quillon, and progressively narrowing towards the pommel. Wide guard allows display of the Cavalry emblem. |
Blade | Puerto Seguro model, straight, with a ricasso, square back on the inside, edge on the outside, flat-ground fuller, and a groove on the last third of the back. Point aligned with the axis of symmetry. |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron with chape and suspension ring clamp. Symmetrical tip. |
Inscription | ARTILLERÍA FCA NACIONAL TOLEDO |
Description | The P.S. saber-sword for cavalry chiefs and officers was provisional according to the Royal Order of August 27, 1908, although due to its prolonged use it is considered a standard model. |
Overall Length | 1005 mm |
Blade Length | 850 mm |
Blade Width | 23 mm |
Collection | V.N. Collection |
.