Major Officer Sword 1848: Elegance And Military Tradition

GENERAL SWORD OF THE ROYAL CORPS OF HALBERDIERS MODEL 1848 FOR SENIOR OFFICER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-1848-B
Name	Model 1848 sword for senior officer
Hilt	Silver-plated, with a “barquilla” cup guard, pommel shaped as a helmet with feathers, grip turned with spiral grooves, straight quillons with fleur-de-lis, border with bands and fleurs-de-lis, Royal House shield, two fleurs-de-lis on the ricasso.
Blade	Straight with a ricasso and a three-edged cross-section tapering to the point.
Scabbard	Leather, with beautifully crafted silver fittings matching the hilt.
Inscription	Fa DE TOLEDO 1863 and Royal shield
Description	This fanciful design, with or without the helmet pommel, was not official regulation for senior officers of the Royal Halberdiers Guard, but a similar sword has been used since the mid-18th century.
Total Length	950 mm
Blade Length	780 mm
Blade Width	18 mm
Collection	Author’s collection
Historical Use	Similar examples have been used by Army Generals.

Major Officer Sword 1848: Elegance and Military Tradition