ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
INFANTRY OFFICER’S SABER CIRCA 1800. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1800-B |
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Name | Infantry Officer’s Saber |
Period | Circa 1800 |
Grip | In gilded brass, stirrup-type guard, straight knuckle bow ending in a slightly elongated ball, black ebony grip |
Blade | Straight, of ammunition, with two edges and a straight spine on the exterior |
Scabbard | Of black leather with gilded chape and tip |
Inscription | R (royal property) C. IV (King Charles IV) Y (Infantry) To (Toledo) 1799 |
Total Length | 815 mm |
Blade Length | 680 mm |
Blade Width | 28 mm |
Description | Royal property weapon mounted as a saber for an officer of King Charles IV, belonging to the infantry |