
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
ARMY BRIGADIER SABER MODEL 1840 IN GOLDEN HILT VARIANT. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 4-1840-G | 
|---|---|
| Name | Army Brigadier saber model 1840, golden hilt | 
| Hilt | Turkish style, golden metal structure, ebony grips, rosette button for the knot, straight quillons and engraved locket guides, cipher “Y2” under royal crown. | 
| Blade | Curved and flat, spine and false edge raised, full outer edge. | 
| Scabbard | Leather with silver-plated brass and iron fittings, two bands and rings. | 
| Inscription | Toledo Factory Year 1844. According to Royal Decree of May 30, 1840, Brigadier saber “equal” to General’s, ebony or horn grips, guard metal in silver and cipher “Y2″. | 
| Total Length | 925 mm | 
| Blade Length | 780 mm | 
| Blade Width | 25 mm | 
| Collection | Manuel Patiño Collection | 
| Type | Army Brigadier’s saber pattern 1840 golden type | 
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