Marine Infantry Saber: Design And Tradition 1857

OFFICER’S SABER OF THE MARINE INFANTRY CORPS MODEL 1857. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-1857-B
Name	Officer’s Saber of the Marine Infantry Corps model 1857
Hilt	Composed of a pierced and closed cup guard with knuckle bow, made of gilded brass, and on the front, two crossed anchors beneath a royal crown in silver. Pommel with a continuous cord formed by a Triton’s head and its back. Twisted quillon also gilded. Grip covered with black sharkskin and wired with plain copper wire.
Blade	Classic Navy style, with a corded back, cutting edge on the outside, and carp’s tongue tip.
Scabbard	Black patent leather, two suspension rings with mounts, all also in gilded brass.
Inscription	MARINA ESPAÑOLA ARTA FABRICA DE TOLEDO 1858
Model	Regulation saber model for chiefs, officers, and cadets of the Marine Infantry Corps, according to Royal Order dated December 4, 1857.
Year of Manufacture	1858
Total Length	885 mm
Blade Length	745 mm
Width	26 mm
Collection	V.N.
English Description	Marine Infantry Corps Officer’s saber pattern 1857
Reference Number	567

Marine Infantry Saber: Design and Tradition 1857