Infantry Musician's Machete: Unique Design 1852

NAVY MUSICIAN’S MACHETE MODEL 1852 FOR INFANTRY, NAVY VARIANT. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	5-1852-C
Name	Navy Musician’s Machete
Model	1852 for Infantry, Navy variant
Hilt	Brass, with a chiseled globular pommel resting on a diabolo-shaped base. Solid, tapered grip with musical attributes. Straight quillons, fully worked, central polygonal escutcheon with anchor and cleat.
Blade	Straight, with a square spine on the inside up to mid-length. Cutting edge running to the tip, aligned with the symmetry axis. No ricasso.
Scabbard	Black leather with gilt brass throat and chape. Suspension button with a profile effigy.
Inscription	ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1879. Regulation machete for Infantry Corps Musician according to the Royal Order of September 7, 1852. Specimens made for different Arms and Corps, only changing the emblem.
Total Length	640 mm
Blade Length	522 mm
Width	18 mm
Museum Inventory	PAR DE TOLEDO 1479 748

Infantry Musician’s Machete: Unique Design 1852