Belt Sword Guardia Civil: Elegance And Historical Tradition

Reference	4-1931-D
Name	Waist sword, Civil Guard Officer, model 1844, 1931 variant
Hilt	Gilt brass, with a crossguard of two flat quillons decorated with the Arms of Spain beneath a mural crown between oak and laurel branches, initials “GC”, pommel with military triumphs, ferrule, knuckle bow and grip in ebony wood wrapped with golden metal wire.
Blade	Straight, almost foil-like, with ridges on the first third and three flat sections double-edged on the rest.
Scabbard	Black leather with gilt brass throat and chape. Human head on the sword belt button.
Inscription	ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO
Period	Manufactured after the First Republic, 1873-74. Belongs to the Second Republic, circa 1931.
Total Length	890 mm
Blade Length	750 mm
Blade Width	10 mm
Description	Waist sword for chiefs and officers, standard issue for almost 100 years from 1844 to 1939.
Collection	Rafael Jorda Collection

Belt Sword Guardia Civil: Elegance and Historical Tradition