Eighteenth Century Cavalry Swords: History And Style

Riding Sword. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith)

Reference	4-1759-C
Name	Riding Sword
Period	Mid 18th century
Fittings	Iron, robust, with handguard rings, S-shaped quillon, bridge lock with cup hilt, wooden grip covered in dark leather.
Blade	Straight with a small false edge, three flat facets and two edges up to the tip.
Scabbard	Wood covered with leather, wide throat and iron button.
Inscription	C To 1783 R C. III
Total Length	1030 mm
Blade Length	890 mm
Blade Width	036 mm
Description	Swords for Cavalry produced under Carlos III and continued under Carlos IV.
Photograph	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Eighteenth Century Cavalry Swords: History and Style