Pharmaceutical Official Saber: History And Unique Characteristics

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1919-A
Name	Military Health Service Pharmacy Officer
Model	1886, 1919 variant for Pharmacy
Hilt	Made of gilded brass. The guard, complete and symmetrical, features a distinctive lattice design with two olive branches at the front, a cup, and a coiled snake as a Pharmacy emblem. The ring bears the Coat of Arms of Spain. The grip, in its ivory version, is fluted and wire-wrapped. The knuckle bow ends in a dog’s head. The whole piece is crowned by a lion’s head symbolizing power, courage, and victory.
Blade	Slightly curved, nickel-plated with three quarters fullering. Edge on the entire outer side and back edge on the flat.
Scabbard	Iron, nickel-plated, with one suspension ring and its corresponding clasp.
Inscription	FABRICA DE TOLEDO. The saber for doctors and pharmacists of the Military Health Service was approved by Royal Order on December 14, 1886. Later, by Royal Order on June 14, 1919, a new emblem exclusively for pharmacists was approved: two olive branches with a cup and a coiled snake, which appears on this saber.
Overall Length	875 mm
Blade Length	746 mm
Blade Width	21 mm
Photographs	Lluc Sala
Description	Saber for doctors and pharmacists of the Military Health Service, model 1886, 1919 variant.

Pharmaceutical Official Saber: History and Unique Characteristics