SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Ceñir Sword. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler
Reference | 4-1869-C |
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Name | Ceñir Sword |
Type | Officers of the Marine Infantry Model 1869 |
Hilt | Gold-plated brass pommel, pierced and decorated with two crossed anchors under a royal crown. Guard. Gilded head-shaped dolphin quillon, spherical pommel, ebony wooden grip wrapped with copper wire. |
Blade | Straight, with two rounded risers, light beveled edges, and engravings on both sides in the first third, three flat sides for the rest. |
Sheath | Black leather with a brass throat and chape. Spain shield embroided on the button of the throat. |
Inscription | FABCA DE TOLEDO YEAR 1875 |
Description | Ceñir sword for the Marine Infantry Corps, model 1869, replaced by the model 1902 short sword, which is simpler and more economical. |
Total Length | 910 mm |
Blade Length | 762 mm |
Blade Width | 15 mm |