SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Sword of the Royal Guard Corps of Halberdiers, Model 1848, Variant 1875. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1875-A |
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Name | Sword of the Royal Guard Corps of Halberdiers |
Era | Bourbon Restoration |
Period (B.C.) | 1875 |
Fittings | Nickel-plated steel grip, barrel-shaped pommel, cross with straight falcons and lilies, gallery with galloons, ovoid pommel with lion and castle. |
Blade | Straight, rounded spine internally and in the first third externally, rest with two edges. |
Total Length | 970 mm |
Blade Length | 815 mm |
Blade Width | 019 mm |
Sheath | Leather, with nickel-plated iron tip and throat, matching decoration with the guard. |
Inscription | FCA DE TOLEDO 1875 |
Description | Manufactured under the R.O. of 15-03-1875, used by King Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII’s Halberdiers. |