Alfonsine Sword: History And Collector's Value

SWORD OF CEÑIR. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-conm-F
Name	Sword of Ceñir
Era	3rd Carlist War
Period (B.C.)	Around 1875
Hilt	Completely gilded brass, with knuckle guard and a double shell that ends with a chiselled “galluelo” in leaves. In the front cup, arms of Spain under a royal crown, flanked by two palm branches. Grip forming a twisted cord cast around. Pommel shaped like a clover with a button.
Blade	Straight, with a moustache and the rest, two edges tapering to the point.
Scabbard	Black leather with a smooth, gilded metal tip and chape.
Inscription	Long live King D. Alfonso FCA DE TOLEDO 1875
Description	Sword that belonged to an officer of the Alfonsine Army, as inferred from the inscription on the blade, which recalls the battles in which he likely participated: Lácar, Treviño, Montejurra, and Estella.
Museum Inventory	MUSEO CARLISMO DE MADRID (San Lorenzo del Escorial)

Alfonsine Sword: History and Collector’s Value