Spanish Military Dagger 1926: Elegance And History In Hand

DAGGER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1926-A
Name	Official Dagger of the Spanish Military Aviation model 1926
Hilt	In two pieces of chased and gilded brass; pommel shaped like a royal crown. Short quillons with the Aviation emblem and the Coat of Arms of Alfonso XIII of Spain at the center. Ivory grip with galloons and decorative winding of gold-plated copper wire.
Blade	Straight, with a ricasso and two full edges on three facets.
Scabbard	Made of gilded brass, with two bands and their corresponding rings.
Inscription	FABRICA DE TOLEDO
Description	Royal Decree of July 13, 1926; standard machete for commanders and officers of the Spanish Military Aviation. Described as a beautiful officer’s dagger.
Total Length	490 mm
Blade Length	365 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Collection	Collection of Fernando Benítez y Castro

Spanish Military Dagger 1926: Elegance and History in Hand