ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 3-mava-A |
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Guard | Silver-plated brass with a flared pommel, straight crossguard with fleurs-de-lis at the ends, ribbed grip resembling cord and spherical pommel decorated with lions and castles. Trimmed with fleurs-de-lis and emblem of the Royal Equestrian Academy of Valencia. |
Blade | Straight, with a long decorative fuller and two edges tapering to three sections towards the point. |
Scabbard | Black leather with gilded throat and tip. Used for daily wear or semi-formal occasions, metal for grand events. |
Inscription | FABRICA DE TOLEDO J. SANZ-CIUDAD RODRIGO Nº 6 MADRID. |
Creation of Equestrian Academies | Induced by King Philip II in 1572 for nobles to improve their skills with weapons and horsemanship. |
Use of the sword | Metal scabbard for use on grand occasions and black leather scabbard for use with semi-formal uniforms. |
Different Models | Four different models found. |
Total Length | 980 mm |
Blade | 840 mm |
Width | 013 mm |