Isabeline Artillery Sword 1843: Design And History

Reference	4-1843-A
Name	Belt Sword, Artillery Officer, model 1843
Guard	Isabeline style, gilded brass, cross-shaped. Spanish coat of arms between two rampant lions.
Grip	Spiral-wrapped ebony wood.
Pommel	Bomb or grenade and lictor’s fasces among oak branches.
Blade	Straight, with ricasso and decoration on the first third.
Scabbard	Black leather with gilded throat and chape.
Inscription	JM, Spanish coat of arms, and decorative designs.
Approved Model	By the Director General of the Branch on February 23, 1843.
Era	Reign of Isabel II (1833-1868)
Overall Length	900 mm
Blade Length	735 mm
Blade Width	14 mm
Collection	Author’s collection
Illustration Reference	“ARTILLERY, STEEL AND BLADES” from 1850

Isabeline Artillery Sword 1843: Design and History