Diplomatic Espadín: The Elegance Of 1869 In Ceremonies

ESPADÍN. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-diplo-O
Name	Espadín
Era	Ceremonial
Period	Circa 1869
Hilt	Design in gold-plated brass, pommel with the head of Pallas Athena, guard with mythological face and grip with shield of Spain.
Blade	Straight, with a beard and three sides to the tip, carries the shield of Spain and the inscription of the Toledo factory.
Scabbard	Leather, with two rings, one at the throat and another in the central mount, with a gilded tip.
Inscription	FCA DE TOLEDO 1869 and shield of Spain
Total Length	915 mm
Blade Length	770 mm
Blade Width	017 mm
Description	Sword with a whimsical design for use by diplomats and high officials.
Photograph	Lluc Sala

Diplomatic Espadín: The Elegance of 1869 in Ceremonies