Model 1943 Saber: The Ideal Sword For Cavalry Troops

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1943-1
Name	Mounted Troops Saber of the Army, 1943 model, Puerto Seguro type
Hilt	Twin sister guard of the Puerto Seguro saber-sword for Cavalry Troops, model 1907-18, blued with Army emblem under imperial crown. Made of steel with large cup guard, pommel, grip, wooden handle scales, tang and upper screw.
Blade	Puerto Seguro model, straight, with ricasso, rigid, square back on the inner side and cutting edge on the outer side. Flat hollow grind on each face.
Scabbard	Blued, with small mouthpiece, ring-mounted band, suspension loops and symmetrical chape.
Inscription	ARTILLERY TOLEDO FACTORY
Regulation	The Uniform Regulation of January 27, 1943 defines the saber as straight type, with large, closed, and blued cup guard bearing the Army emblem. This is the only 1943 piece called “SABER-SWORD,” which is a copy of the 1907-18 Cavalry model.
Overall Length	1050 mm
Blade Length	900 mm
Blade Width	27 mm
Collection	V.N.
Type	Mounted Troops saber, 1943 pattern, Puerto Seguro type

Model 1943 Saber: The Ideal Sword for Cavalry Troops