Colonial Riding Sword: Elegance And History In The 18th Century

MOUNTING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1789-B
Name	Mounting Sword
Era	18th Century
Hilt	Made of iron, known as horse mouth type, crafted with care. Asymmetrical shells secured by screws, charming shield designs, elegant handguard and spherical pommel.
Blade	Curved, straight, double-edged with three fullers to the tip.
Scabbard	Made of leather with metal fittings, suspension button.
Inscription	RL. FAÐ TO 1789/ RS GS. Ð CORPS. On the pommel: 4 E-10. On the ricasso: V
Historical Description	On August 17, 1784, Don Manuel de Godoy was appointed to the Guards of Corps. The last of the great favorites, he held a sword like the one presented. In 1803, he ordered the creation of the Royal Military Museum.
Total Length	1030 mm
Blade Length	860 mm
Width	34 mm
Photographs	Lluc Sala

Colonial Riding Sword: Elegance and History in the 18th Century