Machete-Bayonet 1913: The Jewel Of The Spanish Guard

MACHETE-BAYONET. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	5-1940-A
Name	Machete-Bayonet
Period	Model 1913, variant for 1940
Hilt	Straight crossguard with a slot for the rifle’s muzzle. Two smooth walnut wooden grips fastened with two screw pins. It has a groove, latch, button, and spring for weapon attachment. All metal parts are burnished steel.
Blade	Straight, with a ricasso, continuous cutting edge on the outside and a square back on the inside, with a fuller nearly reaching the tip.
Scabbard	Black patent leather with mouth and chape also of burnished steel. Hook for attaching it to the belt.
Inscription	FCA NACIONAL TOLEDO 61253 D. Machete model 1913 according to Royal Order of March 11, in variant for 1940, with improved finishes for the Company of Moroccan Riflemen of the Guard of H.E. the Head of State and Generalissimo of the Armies.
Overall Length	520 mm
Blade Length	395 mm
Blade Width	24 mm
Collection	Luís Miguel Sánchez
Description	Machete-bayonet for the Guard of H.E. the Head of State, model 1913, circa 1940 variant.

Machete-Bayonet 1913: The Jewel of the Spanish Guard