Mounting Sword: Features And Fascinating History

MOUNTING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-2014-B
Name	MOUNTING SWORD
Era	Model 1910, 2014 variant
Hilt	Steel construction, guard ring, three elegant and flat “S”-shaped quillons, pommel and grip made with two checkered scales secured by screw pins and washers. Royal cypher of Felipe VI “FVI”. Safety catch for officers.
Blade	Puerto Seguro model, straight blade with ricasso, square back on the inner side, sharp edge on the outer side and flat-ground fullers on each face. Fuller runs along the back on the last third.
Scabbard	Iron with clasp, loop, and one ring.
Inscription	ROYAL ESCORT 2014 Felipe VI 1975 Juan Carlos I
Description	Sword for the Cuirassiers section of the Royal Escort Squadron, identical to the one made in 2001 for Juan Carlos I but bearing the royal cypher “FVI” and current king’s name “2014 Felipe VI”. Used by officers and troops.
Total Length	1025 mm
Blade Length	855 mm
Blade Width	24 mm
Museum Inventory	ROYAL GUARD MUSEUM

Mounting Sword: Features and Fascinating History