Brigadier 1840 Sword Belt: Elegance And Exclusivity

FASCING SWORD Brigadier of the Army model 1840. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-1840-C
Name	Fascing Sword Brigadier of the Army model 1840
Handle	Chiselled work in nickel silver with double shell, general’s attributes, sword over baton, ebony wood grip wired with copper thread, cup-shaped pommel and short quillon button.
Blade	Straight, with small ricasso and three double-edged facets extending to the point.
Scabbard	Black leather with silvered brass fittings, mythological face on the scabbard’s throat button.
Inscription	FAD TOLEDO 1859 (Coat of Arms of Spain)
Regulation	Royal Decree of May 30, 1840, allowing brigadiers to use the same sword as generals, with differences in the fittings.
Monogram	Mark “Y2” of the only reign between 1840 and 1870 (Isabel II).
Total Length	900 mm
Blade Length	765 mm
Blade Width	18 mm
Collection	Author’s collection

Brigadier 1840 Sword Belt: Elegance and Exclusivity