Infantry Officer's Saber: History And Features Why Choose It

OFFICIAL INFANTRY SABER MODEL 1887. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1887-A
Name	Official Infantry Saber model 1887
Guard	Nickel-plated iron, closed cup guard, long knuckle bow, ferrule, wooden grip covered with sharkskin and wired with copper cord, slot for sword knot, no emblems or decorations.
Blade	Slightly curved, with ridges on the outer edge in the first third and cutting edge on the other two thirds up to the tip, inner spine slightly longer, sequence of flat facets: one, two, three, and two.
Scabbard	Nickel-plated, with two fittings and rings.
Inscription	ARTA FABA DE TOLEDO 1889
Description	Charming, lightweight saber with a unique design, widely used and appreciated, though ineffective in combat due to its lightness and fragility. Preference was given to Cuban machetes or Prussian sabers overseas.
Overall Length	915 mm
Blade Length	767 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Photographs	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Infantry Officer’s Saber: History and Features Why Choose It