Jalifian Saber From 1940: History And Unique Details

OFFICIAL SABER OF THE MEHAL-LA JALIFIANA AROUND 1940. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1940-D
Name	Official SABER of the Mehal-la Jalifiana
Period	1940
Hilt	Made of gilded brass. Carved pommel with a top screw and white checkered grips held by two golden pin screws. Knuckle bow, guard plate, and slightly curved quillon. Three quillons and, in the center, the emblem of the Mehal-la Jalifiana.
Blade	Puerto Seguro type, although exceptionally curved in profile. Features a ricasso, a squared back on the inside, and a cutting edge on the outside. Flat-ground fullers that reach almost to the tip.
Scabbard	Nickel-plated iron with two diamond-shaped brass mounts matching the rings, whose interiors display a cruciform floral motif.
Inscription	FN TOLEDO under an Imperial crown
Historical Description	On November 27, 1912, the border between the Spanish and French Protectorates in Morocco was established. At that time, the Mehal-la Jalifiana was created. By Royal Order of April 28, 1926, the emblem carried on the saber’s guard was approved. The blade’s markings date from the era of General Franco.
Emblem	The Star of David and the Arabic letters “Min” and “Ja” on a white background.
Total Length	1065 mm
Blade Length	910 mm
Blade Width	26 mm
Museum Inventory	MILITARY MUSEUM OF MONTJUÏC CASTLE

Jalifian Saber from 1940: History and Unique Details