Discover The Sword Of The Royal Cavalry School Of Ronda

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-maro-A
Guard	The grip is made of gilded brass, featuring a cup-shaped guard and a straight cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. Grip mimicking bullion and twisted threads. Prominent pommel over an oval-shaped knurl, chiseled with a castle on the front and a lion on the back. On both sides of the guard, also skillfully chiseled, is the emblem of the Royal Cavalry Maestranza of Ronda, whose symbolism closely resembles that of Granada.
Blade	Straight, with a fuller and dual edges tapering to the point.
Scabbard	One made of leather with gilded brass fittings and another made of steel with two mounts and rings.
Inscription	FABCA DE TOLEDO
History	Philip II promoted, starting in 1572, the creation of the Royal Maestranzas replacing the Orders of Knighthood. Their purpose was to improve the nobles’ horsemanship and combat techniques on horseback. The Royal Cavalry Maestranza of Ronda is the first established on the mentioned date, reformed during the reign of King Ferdinand VII. In Spain, there are five Cavalry Maestranzas, listed in order of establishment: Ronda, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Zaragoza.
Total Length	895 mm
Blade Length	750 mm
Width	11 mm
Photography	Photographs by Lluc Sala
Source	Royal Equestrian Society of Ronda