ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
Official Saber of the Princess Hussars model 1909. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1909-E |
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Name | Official Saber of the Princess Hussars model 1909 |
Hilt | in oriental or Turkish style, with gilded brass metal structure and ebony grips |
Blade | very curved and narrow, with a false edge, cutting edge on the outside and spine on the inside, double-edged on the ricasso |
Scabbard | iron, diamond-shaped section, two golden star-shaped mounts decorated with floral motifs and their rings |
Inscription | FABRICA DE TOLEDO Saber for chiefs and officers of the Princess Hussars Regiment 19th Cavalry, according to the uniform regulation of the Royal Circular Order of August 24, 1909 |
Total Length | 915 mm |
Blade Length | 770 mm |
Blade Width | 21 mm |
Description | These sabers are very scarce and difficult to find, considering the small number of officers comprising only two regiments |
From the collection of | Luis Miguel Sanchez |
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