Historical Saber Of The Volunteers Of Freedom 1868

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-xmna-Q
Name	Officer of the Volunteers of Liberty
Era	Circa 1868
Grip	Made of gilded brass, splendidly chiselled, consisting of a ring, two quillons joined to the bowl, and a knuckle guard with a lion’s head. Monogram “V de la L” under a laurel crown and floral motifs. Knuckle bow decorated with rosette.
Blade	Slightly curved, with channels and decorative engravings in the first half. Edge on the outside and false edge on the blade’s inside.
Scabbard	Made of iron, with two mounts and their rings.
Inscription	ARTA FCA of Toledo. Year 1852
Description	In 1868, the National Militia disappears and the Volunteers of Liberty are born, the armed wing of the Progressive Party, with little social consideration and less prestige than the Civil Guard.
Total Length	900 mm
Blade Length	770 mm
Blade Width	21 mm

Historical Saber of the Volunteers of Freedom 1868