ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
HORSE ENGINEERS OFFICER’S SABER MODEL 1860, 1926 VARIANT WITH STRAIGHT BLADE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1926-E |
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Name | Horse Engineers Officer’s Saber |
Model | 1860, 1926 variant |
Guard | Made of alpaca, large size, with extensive protection consisting of openwork, quillons, and rosettes. Engineers emblem on the front with mural crown. Puerto Seguro type grip. |
Blade | Straight, flat back on the inside and edge on the outside. Flat-ground fullers and a groove on the last third of the back. Point aligned with the axis of symmetry. |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron with one clasp and one ring. Lyre-shaped drag. |
Inscription | ARTILLERIA FCA DE TOLEDO |
Description | Example of military effect offers to officers. Probably limited use to mounted posts. |
Overall Length | 1000 mm |
Blade Length | 857 mm |
Blade Width | 24 mm |
Collection | V.N. |
Translated Reference | Horse Engineers Officer’s saber pattern 1860 straight blade 1926 |
Number | 687 |
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