Calatrava Military Saber: Elegant And Functional Design

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-oaca-B
Name	Sword of the Military Order of Calatrava
Guard	Impressive and highly decorated. A mix between a guard that, disregarding cutouts and engravings, may vaguely remind one of the ancient guards of the Dragoons. Ivory grip with a copper wire wrap and a pommel that evokes the saber of the Military Juridical Corps. On the front, within a circle, the crimson cross of the Military Order of Calatrava. Guard in tongue.
Blade	Straight, rounded spine, and channel on the first two-thirds, sharpened on the outside and on the blade.
Scabbard	Metallic, with a strap, clamp, and corresponding ring.
Inscription	No visible inscription
History	In 1158, King Sancho, son of Alfonso VII, donated the villa and fortress of Calatrava to the Cistercian order, with Fray Diego Velázquez being its main promoter. The first Grand Master of Calatrava was Don García in 1164, who turned the Order into a formidable army always ready to assist the Christian kings.
Total Length	1010 mm
Blade Length	860 mm
Width H	023 mm
Collection	Collection of Manuel Patiño

Calatrava Military Saber: Elegant and Functional Design