Belt Sword 1909: Elegance And Military Tradition

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

Reference	4-1909-F
Name	Belt Sword – Cavalry Dragoon Officer Model 1909
Hilt	Gold brass, with straight quillons and warrior faces on the ends. Military trophies alluding to the Cavalry; shield with flags on the obverse and helmet with lances on the reverse. Globular pommel and brass grip with the Spanish shield.
Blade	Straight, very thin, with a ricasso and three facets double-edged to the tip.
Scabbard	Black leather with gold mouthpiece and chape, with the Spanish shield on the button.
Total Length	820 mm
Blade Length	700 mm
Blade Width	007 mm
Inscription	ARTILLERY TOLEDO FACTORY. Belt sword for chiefs and officers of the Cavalry Dragoon regiments, according to the uniform regulation of the Royal Circular Order dated August 24, 1909.
Description	Belt sword for lancers, dragoons, and hunters, with cross guard hilt. White metals for lancers and hunters, gold for dragoons, considered as cavalry fighting on foot.
Collection	Author’s Collection

Belt Sword 1909: Elegance and Military Tradition