Belt Sword: Elegance And History Of Cavalry

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

Reference	4-1851-A
Name	1851 Model Cavalry Officer’s Belt Sword
Guard	Copper, zinc, and nickel alloy (white metal or nickel silver), straight hawk’s wing cross with warrior faces, different military trophies on each side, faceted pommel with Athena’s head and lion heads, ebony grip with stripes.
Blade	Straight, with squared backs on the first third and a three-sided double-edged section on the second third.
Scabbard	Black leather with silver collar and chape, Spanish coat of arms on the button.
Inscription	ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1890
Total Length	775 mm
Blade Length	625 mm
Blade Width	15 mm
Description	Belt sword for a cavalry officer, which did not change until the mid-20th century, maintaining its symbolism intact from its design in France.
Collection	Author’s collection