ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
MACHETE Gift to a General in Cuba around 1890. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 5-1891-E |
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Name | Machete |
Period | Around 1890 |
Hilt | Magnificent combination of white metal, brass, and bone. Wolf or dog head pommel, widened grip, and crossguard with quillons. High-level chisel work. |
Blade | Wide and flat, polished, with high-quality gold inscription. |
Overall Length | 775 mm |
Blade Length | 635 mm |
Blade Width | 33 mm |
Sheath | Crafted with the same detail, featuring the Coat of Arms of Spain on the throat and natural-colored leather. |
Inscription | TO THE MOST EXCELLENT MR. GENERAL DON JOSÉ SANCHEZ GOMEZ HAVANA 1890 |
Additional Description | Mr. José Sánchez Gómez was promoted to General at the age of 31 and awarded this machete in 1890. |
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