Mounting Sword 1852: The Historical Weapon Of The Royal Body

MOUNTING SWORD model 1852. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1852-A
Name	Mounting sword
Period	Model 1852
Guard	Large fully pierced brass cup, long quillon with stepped pommel, cylindrical knuckle bow, grooved wooden grip covered with sandpaper and wired (missing on this specimen), oval Isabeline shield under royal crown.
Blade	Straight, with ricasso and three edges sharpened on both sides to the tip.
Scabbard	Iron, with two bands and corresponding rings, short flap guard, wide-mouthed throat to facilitate sheathing.
Inscription	ARTILLERY TOLEDO FACTORY 1852, ROYAL BODY OF THE QUEEN’S GUARDS
Description	Queen’s Guards squadron, created in January 1852 with a strength of about 100 men, dissolved in August 1854 for political reasons. This weapon remains as testimony.
Total Length	1090 mm
Blade	945 mm
Blade Width	028 mm

Mounting Sword 1852: The Historical Weapon of the Royal Body