
SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Ceñir Sword. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1875-D |
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Name | Ceñir Sword |
Model | Official of the Royal Escort Squadron, model 1875 |
Hilt | Elegant, silver-plated, and customized. Well-rounded bell-shaped basket. Ovoid pommel with relief lis. Large pommel. Spiral-gallon metal grip. Crossguards. |
Blade | Straight, with a fuller. Rounded back in the first third and three flat-topped ridges in the rest. |
Sheath | Black leather with silver-plated tip and mouthpiece. Spanish shield on the suspension button. |
Inscription | ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1880 “Royal Escort – Uniformity – Clothing and Equipment – Armament. Royal Order of May 13, 1875”. |
Total Length | 930 mm |
Blade Length | 783 mm |
Blade Width | 15 mm |
Description | This sword was kept in use during the reign of Alfonso XIII, with only the monarch’s initials changed rather than acquiring new pieces. |
Collection | Author’s collection |