ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICIAL SABER OF THE NATIONAL MILITIA Circa 1820. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 3-xmna-E |
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Name | Saber |
Period | Circa 1820 |
Guard | Made of brass, handguard in a ring shape, quillon forming an “S”, curved quillon toward the blade, short pommel with an oval hat and profile decorated with laurel leaves, ribbed grip with grooves and an oval featuring the monogram of the National Militia “MN”. |
Blade | Curved, hollowed out in the first two thirds, flat spine, edge along its entire length and a blade at the interior. |
Scabbard | Metallic with two clamps and their corresponding rings. |
Inscription | RL FAÐ TOLEDO |
Total Length | 880 mm |
Blade Length | 745 mm |
Blade Width | 28 mm |
Description | Indications that a saber or sword could have belonged to the officers of the National Militia; variability in weaponry and cavalry depending on the historical context. |
Museum Inventory | S.B.G.M. Collection |