Military Saber 1943: Unique Design And Exclusive Emblem

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER’S SABLE OF THE ARMY MODEL 1943, PUERTO SEGURO TYPE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swords expert)

Reference	4-1943-G
Model	Model 1943 SABLE, Puerto Seguro type
Guard	Closed steel cup, round and tapering towards the pommel. Grip with checkered wooden or synthetic scales. Army emblem, St. John’s Eagle and Santiago’s Cross-Sword under Royal crown.
Blade	Not Puerto Seguro. Straight, with ricasso, flat back on the inside, edge on the outside and a groove parallel to the back up to the tip. Point aligned with the symmetry axis. Some versions follow the Puerto Seguro model.
Scabbard	Nickeled iron, with throat and a ringed band.
Inscription	None visible.
Total Length	950 mm
Blade Length	820 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Regulations	The Uniformity Regulations of January 27, 1943 specify differences with the sword for officers and chiefs.
Manufacture	Identified as manufactured post-1975, under the royal crown of Juan Carlos I. Examples from 1943-1975 bore emblem under Imperial crown.

Military Saber 1943: Unique Design and Exclusive Emblem