Cavalry Saber 1895: Design, History, And Unique Details

MOUNTED CORPS CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER PATTERN 1895. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1895-B
Name	Saber model 1895
Hilt	Designed under the same concept as the 1895 saber for mounted institute troops, it differs in weight and dimensions, as well as the design of the knuckle bow and the attachment of the wooden grips with two pins.
Blade	Gently curved, wide ricasso. Edge runs along the outer side and the back is flat for the first two-thirds, a narrow edge on the inner side at the last third with a fuller next to the back in the central third.
Scabbard	Iron, with a wide throat, one suspension ring with two rings of different sizes, and a chape formed by two unequal ridges.
Inscription	ARTILLERY TOLEDO FACTORY
Emblem	Corresponds to the old Cavalry Inspection, updated with the monogram “I C” in the center of the guard plate.
Total Length	940 mm
Blade	780 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Type	Mounted Institute Cavalry Officer’s Saber – Model 1895

Cavalry Saber 1895: Design, History, and Unique Details