Official 18th Century Infantry Sword: Elegance And Honor

OFFICIAL INFANTRY SWORD OF THE 18TH CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1740-A
Name	Official Infantry Sword
Era	18th Century
Guard	Of graceful and elegant design in iron, with two straight knucklebows ending in a button and a small escutcheon forming the pommel. Presence of a single quillon turned towards the blade, secured with a screw to the cup. Wood grip with two wire-wound ferrules with iron cord.
Blade	Straight, very sturdy, double-edged, and with a fuller running to the tip.
Inscription	DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATHE ME WITHOUT HONOR
Total Length	950 mm
Blade Length	790 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Description	This type of weapon was used throughout the 18th century by the infantry. The absence of “royal property” markings classifies it as an officer’s sword rather than a supply sword.
Steel Origin	Steelworks of Mondragón and Toledo.
Collection	Collection of Elies Torres Claravalls

Official 18th Century Infantry Sword: Elegance and Honor