ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 3-cata-E |
|---|---|
| Name | Carlist Army Saber |
| Period | Around 1872 |
| Guard | Gilded brass. Short knuckle guard with highly decorative cap, crossguard and grip with wolf’s head, three quillons and rounded shell. |
| Blade | Curved, with fuller, back on the inside and full edge on the outside. Blade with lenticular section. |
| Scabbard | Iron, covered with leather with a fitting and ring. |
| Inscription | None visible |
| Description | Possibly manufactured in France, styled similarly to other sabers. Emblem of Guernica on the guard with various positions of the wolves. |
| Total Length | 1005 mm |
| Blade Length | 850 mm |
| Blade Width | 28 mm |
| Collection | S.B.G.M. |
