Civil Guard Machete Model 1859: A Historical Treasure

MACHETE Troops of the Civil Guard model 1859. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	5-1859-A
Name	Machete Troops of the Civil Guard Model 1859
Hilt	Very short-lived weapon with a brass grip, almost cylindrical, with flat sides and front and back decorated with twelve rays, central circle with a tetralobular knot, pommel in a fifteenth-century-style helmet with horizontal slots, initials “GC” and the ends of the quillons with lions in a resting pose.
Blade	Wide, with a broad ricasso, back rounded inside and cutting edge on the rest, featuring an extended cutting design and a gentle curve towards the tip for proper center of gravity placement.
Scabbard	Leather-covered, with brass gilt throat and chape, and a loop for the sword belt.
Total Length	565 mm
Blade Length	426 mm
Blade Width	65 mm
Inscription	FAÐ TOLEDO AÑO Đ 1862