ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER REF. 4-1895-E OFFICER ENGINEERS OF MOUNTED INSTITUTES MODEL 1895. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1895-E |
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Name | Official Saber of Engineers of Mounted Institutes Model 1895 |
Guard | Designed with the same concept as the 1895 saber, with differences in weight and dimensions, anchoring of the wooden grips, and Engineers emblem on the bowl. |
Blade | Curved and chrome-plated, with a thumb rest and continuous cutting edge on the outside, square back for the first two thirds, and narrow edge on the last section on the inside. |
Scabbard | Iron covered with nickel, with a wide throat secured by a screw, a ringed clasp, and a guard formed by two unequal flaps. |
Inscription | ARTILLERY FACTORY OF TOLEDO, Coat of Arms of Spain |
Total Length | 940 mm |
Blade Length | 775 mm |
Blade Width | 25 mm |
Description | The only official regulation for mounted institutes from the Robert designs; variants for Engineers and other corps. |
Collection | Collection of Luis Gragera |
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