Midshipman Saber 1844-57: Curved And Elegant Design

MIDSHIPMAN AND NAVY CADET SABER MODEL 1844-57 REDUCED VARIANT. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1844-D
Name	Saber
Type	Midshipman and Navy Cadet
Model	1844-57, reduced variant
Guard	Composed of a closed cup guard with handguard, made of gilded brass, with a folding or hinged guard on the reverse side and, on the front, an anchor with a stock beneath a royal crown. Pommel with a continuous cord formed by a lion’s head. Twisted and also gilded knuckle bow. Grip covered in black sharkskin and wired with copper thread.
Blade	Classic in the Navy, curved, with a corded back, cutting edge on the exterior side and a “carp’s tongue” shape blade, that is, with a central ridge and slight false edge.
Scabbard	Black patent leather with two braces each with a ring and a gold-colored chape, all gilded.
Age of Entry	12 or 13 years
Total Length Cadet	645 mm
Blade Length Cadet	555 mm
Blade Width Cadet	22 mm
Total Length Officer	880 mm
Blade Length Officer	740 mm
Blade Width Officer	24 mm

Midshipman Saber 1844-57: Curved and Elegant Design