Customs Sword Belt 1894: History And Design

CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	3-acad-A
Name	Ceñir Sword
Body	Customs Body
Model	1894
Fittings	Fully made of gilded brass, straight cross-hilt and shell with the emblem of the Customs Body, the winged caduceus of Hermes between branches of palm and oak under a royal crown. On the beautifully crafted grip, the coat of arms of Spain between branches and also under a royal crown. Front shell delicately engraved and pierced.
Blade	Straight with a mustache, grooves in the first two thirds and two edges with three flat areas over the rest.
Scabbard	Black, made of leather, with also gilded throat and tip. On the suspension button of the frog, the coat of arms of Spain.
Inscription	FABCA DE TOLEDO, Sword for chiefs and officers of the Customs Body according to Customs Ordinance dated October 15, 1894.
Emblem Description	The emblem consists of two serpents coiled around a caduceus with the winged helmet of Hermes at the top, all between branches of palm and oak under a royal crown. Hermes is the messenger god, the one who announces news, the protector of roads, and the guide of travelers.
Total Length	890 mm
Blade Length	750 mm
Blade Width	8 mm
Photograph	Photographs by Lluc Sala