Historical Saber Of The Spanish Red Cross: A Military Treasure

SPANISH RED CROSS SABER AROUND 1920. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-crro-D
Name	Spanish Red Cross Saber
Era	Around 1920
Guard	Gilded brass, handguard with closed cup and pierced with the emblem of the Spanish Red Cross between foliage under a royal crown. Mythological head on the front of the ring and dog-head pommel with secure port solution.Handles made of squared wood dyed white and secured by two screw pins.
Blade	Straight, coming from private industry, trying to resemble the secure port blade, but of inferior quality.
Scabbard	Made of nickel-plated iron, with a single clamp and ring. Symmetrical fittings.
Inscription	FABRICA TOLEDO
Description	Weapon for an officer or medical chief of the Red Cross during long years of service in the Army, providing excellent services in campaigns and in fixed first aid positions on roads, as well as during floods, fires, and maritime services.
Total Length	920 mm
Blade Length	780 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Inventory Number	00370
Photograph Number	13148
Photographer	Lluc Sala

Historical Saber of the Spanish Red Cross: A Military Treasure