Non-Regulation Swords For Generals: Style And Exclusivity

ARMY GENERAL’S AND BRIGADIER’S NON-REGULATION SABERS CIRCA 1840. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1840-G
Name	Generals’ and Brigadiers’ Custom Sabers
Period	Circa 1840
Hilt	Turkish style, with silver or gold-plated metal structure. Ivory or ebony grips. At the top end of the guard, there is a rosette-shaped button with an inner tunnel for the passage of the sword knot. Straight quillons and chiseled scabbard guides. The central area features various decorations.
Blade	Curved
Description	Generals and brigadiers were allowed to use Turkish-style sabers somewhat freely, even if not strictly regulation, as long as they remained within acceptable limits.
Inscription	Artillery N¹ of Toledo Year 1842, bra is de Solds no from 1847, none visible
Collection	Gregorio Fuentes

Non-Regulation Swords for Generals: Style and Exclusivity