ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 5-1836-A |
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Name | Cadet Machete of the Royal Artillery College model 1836 |
Hilt | Gilded brass, with grip, artillery emblem, cross guards and shield for projectiles |
Blade | Straight, with rounded backs and two grooves along both sides |
Scabbard | Leather with gilded brass mouthpiece and chape, rounded button for the belt strap |
Inscription | ARTA TOLEDO 1851 |
Total Length | 550 mm |
Blade Length | 440 mm |
Blade Width | 30 mm |
Description | The Royal Artillery College adopted this machete for its cadets in 1836 |
Museum Inventory | COLLECTION OF THE CIVIL GUARD MUSEUM |
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