Honor Guard Sword Prince Of Peace: Replica 1803

HONOR SWORD OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE MODEL 1803. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1803-F
Name	Honor Guard of the Prince of Peace
Model	1803
Guard	Made of gilded brass, known as stirrup or Hungarian type. Composed of a simple protective ring, a robust continuous knuckle guard, and a straight quillon ending in spheres. Handle of wood covered with dark-toned leather, braided and wired with a double copper thread. Smooth ferrule. The guard is completed by two oval-profile sheath guides with a central ridge.
Blade	Curved, very wide, with a false edge, flat spine on the inside, continuous edge on the outside, and a lateral channel close to the spine. Back edge on the blade.
Sheath	Leather, with three brass fittings covering almost the entire sheath and two rings.
Inscription	Fabrica N de Toledo Year 1843
Historical Description	During the reign of Charles IV, the Honor Guard of the Generalissimo Prince of Peace was created as the personal escort of D. Manuel de Godoy y Faria. They were also known as “Admiral Guards” due to the many titles, including Grand Admiral of Castile. This sword is an exact replica of the original, which is why the date of the inscription is much later than its regulation and is preserved in the Army Museum of Toledo.
Total Length	1010 mm
Blade Length	880 mm
Blade Width	35 mm
Museum Inventory	ARMY MUSEUM Inventory No. 41191
Photographer	Esperanza Montero

Honor Guard Sword Prince of Peace: Replica 1803