Artillery Machete Model 1834: Design And Functionality

ARTILLERY TROOPS MACHETE MODEL 1834. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1834-A
Name	Artillery Troops Machete Model 1834
Hilt	Made of gilded brass, completely solid, with a very flattened spherical pommel and knob. Slightly ergonomic grip with ridges for better hand hold.
Blade	Straight, wide, with a generous ricasso and double edges on two facets along the rest.
Scabbard	Black leather, with a gilt brass throat and chape. Smooth oval button for suspension on the belt.
Inscription	Year 1834
Description	This is a robust weapon that at the time seemed very suitable for the artillery purpose to which it was dedicated. Its design, derived from French machetes of the same era, suggests that it was still unclear what type of weapon to provide to the artillery troops.
Total Length	700 mm
Blade Length	550 mm
Width	42 mm
Museum Inventory	Army Museum, inventory number: 1784
Photographer	Esperanza Montero

Artillery Machete Model 1834: Design and Functionality