Del Reino Espadín: History And Details Of The 1869 Model

ESPADIN. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swords expert)

Reference	4-1869-A
Name	Official Carabineros Sword of the Kingdom, model 1869
Hilt	Cross-shaped, with all parts made of gilt brass. Coat of arms of Spain under a royal crown on a reclining lion. Straight jesses engraved with foliage and circles at the ends. The cipher of the Kingdom’s Carabineros “CDR” in the center of the cross. Trilobed pommel with a knob.
Blade	Straight, very wide, with a fuller and two edges on three flats.
Scabbard	Black leather with brass throat and chape. Button with the arms of Spain for suspension in the baldric.
Inscription	No visible inscription
Regulation	Uniform Regulation of the Carabineros Corps by Royal Order of April 27, 1892, establishes the sword for officers approved by order of the Government on April 6, 1869.
Foundation	1829, with a mission of coast and border surveillance.
Disappearance	1940, when absorbed by the Civil Guard.
Overall Length	910 mm
Blade Length	790 mm
Blade Width	23 mm
Collection	Collector’s collection

Del Reino Espadín: History and Details of the 1869 Model