Colonial Saber 1895: Elegance And Rarity In The Civil Guard

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1895-G
Name	Official Saber Colonial Guard mounted institute model 1895
Mounting	Designed with the same concept as the 1895 saber for troops of mounted institutes, differing in weight and dimensions, pattern of the guard and fastening of wooden grips held by two pins. Emblem of the Colonial Guard “G C” on the guard cup.
Blade	Gentle curve, broad ricasso, edge running along the outside and square back on the first two thirds, narrow edge on the last third on the inside, successively forming one and two flats. Fullers beside the back on the central third.
Scabbard	Iron, with broad throat, one band with two rings of different sizes and a chape formed by two uneven ridges.
Inscription	ARTILLERIA FABRICA DE TOLEDO. Coat of Arms of Spain.
Description	Saber used in Africa by the Colonial Guard of the Civil Guard. The initials “G C” are specific to the Colonial Guard, with a different design than the Civil Guard. Rare and hard to find saber.
Overall Length	940 mm
Blade Length	780 mm
Blade Width	25 mm

Colonial Saber 1895: Elegance and Rarity in the Civil Guard