Light Cavalry Saber: History And Unique Specifications

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1825-D
Name	Light Cavalry “Royal Heritage”
Model	1825
Hilt	Brass with French line design, complete monterilla with pommel, guard plate, ring, “S” shaped quillons and langet. Marked “Royal Heritage 1862”. Wooden grip covered with leather and wrapped with copper wire. Smooth ferrule at the base.
Blade	Curved, with a ricasso and wide fuller. Flat back on the inside for the first two-thirds and sharpened edge on the rest. Fully edged to the tip.
Scabbard	Very sturdy, made of blued iron, with mouthpiece, two mounts with rings and strong inner wooden ribs. Enveloping drag with asymmetrical wings.
Inscription	Royal Heritage 1862, YBARZABAL (on the scabbard)
Year of Manufacture	1862
Type	French line saber
Total Length	990 mm
Blade Length	845 mm
Blade Width	31 mm
Description	Belonged to a specific unit tasked with protecting the Royal Heritage, though not part of the Royal Guard.
Collection	V.N.

Light Cavalry Saber: History and Unique Specifications