Infantry Wearer Machete Model 1843: History And Details

MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1843-B
Name	Infantry Wear Machete model 1843
Mounting	Made of two solid brass blocks, with a grip imitating lanceolate leaves, pommel shaped as a lion’s head, crossguard with straight quillons ending in fluted domes. The diamond-shaped central escutcheon could bear the regimental number.
Blade	Wide, with a large mustache guard, rounded back with an inner false edge and outer cutting edge. Its design includes a gentle curve, widening towards the blade’s belly, very useful for the soldier who required some weight towards the tip.
Scabbard	Leather, with gilded brass throat and chape.
Inscription	FABCA DE TOLEDO 1875
Additional Description	The 1843 regulation states it should carry the regimental number on the central escutcheon, but in many cases, machetes are found without their corresponding number due to possible economic and distribution reasons.
Price	£201
VAT	VI
Total Length	540 mm
Blade Length	405 mm
Blade Width	59 mm
Museum	CIVIL GUARD MUSEUM

Infantry Wearer Machete Model 1843: History and Details