ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1934-C |
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Model | Saber model 1862, straight blade and bell guard variant |
Year | 1934 |
Guard | Made of gilded metal, with two black checkered grips, held by over-gilded screw pins. Artillery emblem on the front of the quillons. |
Blade | Straight, flat back on the inside and edge on the outside with a groove near the back extending to the ricasso. Presence of Puerto Seguro blades. |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron, with chape, band, and ring. |
Inscription | FABCA DE TOLEDO. Saber regulated by Royal Order of June 17, 1862, was in use until 1943. |
Historical Description | With the historic crossed cannons removed in 1934, a brand-new bell guard appears. |
Total Length | 900 mm |
Blade Length | 755 mm |
Blade Width | 23 mm |
Collection | Rafael Jorda Collection |
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