
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER MODEL 1840. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 4-1840-J | 
|---|---|
| Name | Light Cavalry Officer’s Saber Model 1840 | 
| Guard | Brass, full cup guard, symmetrical and pierced with floral motifs, long knuckle bow, grip covered with sandpaper. | 
| Blade | Curved, spine rounded on the inside, narrow flat bevel edge, channels of uneven length. | 
| Scabbard | Iron, with throat fitting, two rings and asymmetric drag. | 
| Inscription | Toledo Factory Year 1845. Saber model of 1840 by Royal Order of April 28, 1840. | 
| Overall Length | 1040 mm | 
| Blade Length | 880 mm | 
| Blade Width | 025 mm | 
| Prices | 
                    Pierced brass guards: 25.42 ptas. Saber blades: 8.32 ptas. Iron scabbards: 8.55 ptas.  | 
            
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