Light Cavalry Saber 1822: A Historical Treasure

LIGHT CAVALRY TROOP SABER MODEL 1822. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1822-C
Model	Light Cavalry Troop Saber
Guard	Very similar to the 1815 model, without an overhanging canopy and with rounded edges. Made of brass with three quillons.
Blade	Curved, with a wide fuller extending to the ricasso, back edge on the inside for the first two-thirds, and cutting edge on the outside up to the ricasso.
Scabbard	Iron, with two bands and their rings.
Inscription	“Ybarzábal” (on the ricasso)
Description	Guard composition from the 1822 model and blade with scabbard from the 1815 model. Few manufactured pieces were gifted to England in 1842.
Historical Notes	King Ferdinand VII repealed all laws and regulations from the Liberal Triennium 1820-1823, including the 1822 swords and machetes.
Manufacture	Eids And
Price	$333,500
Total Length	1000 mm
Blade Length	855 mm
Blade Width	034 mm
Collection	V.N.