ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 3-oamo-B |
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Name | SABER |
Military Order | Order of Montesa |
Guard | Impressive and highly decorated, a blend of a guard that evokes the ancient guards of Dragoons and an ivory grip with a knuckle bow. |
Emblem | Greek cross with straight arms enameled in red within a circle. |
Blade | Straight, rounded spine, with a fuller in the first two-thirds, edge on the outside and on the blade’s tip. |
Scabbard | Metallic, with a clamp and its corresponding ring. |
Inscription | MILITARY ORDER OF MONTESA Coat of arms of Spain under royal crown |
History | Founder: King James II of Aragón in the 14th century. The Order of St. George of Alfama was added to it, having its modern cross in two colors: red of Alfama and black of Montesa. This saber bears the old red cross of Montesa. |
Total Length | 1010 mm |
Blade Length | 860 mm |
Blade Width | 023 mm |
Collection | Collection of the Garcia-Menacho family |