ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICER’S STAFF SABLE MODEL 1861, 1931 VARIANT. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1931-E |
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Name | Officer’s Staff Saber |
Model | 1861, 1931 variant |
Mounting | Overgilded metal, pommel shaped as a lion’s head, pierced cup guard with galluello and two quillons, among which the Staff emblem stands out |
Blade | P.S. type, straight, with a square back on the inside and an edge on the outside, flat fullers, spine groove and standard felt dust guard |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron, narrow mouthpiece, with one clasp and ring |
Inscription | ARTILLERY FCA DE TOLEDO |
Description | This saber, model 1861 for Staff officers, adopted a straight blade during the reign of Alfonso XIII and in 1931, the royal crown was filed down to change it into a mural crown |
Overall Length | 990 mm |
Blade Length | 860 mm |
Blade Width | 23 mm |
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