Official Carabineros Corps Dagger: Style And History

ESPADIN. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1912-C
Name	Official Espadín of the Carabineros Corps model 1912
Hilt	Isabelline style in gilt brass, with the coat of arms of Spain and vegetal motifs.
Blade	Straight and narrow, with flat spines on the first third and double-edged with three facets on the rest.
Scabbard	Black leather with gilt brass throat and chape. Button with the arms of Spain for suspension on the belt.
Inscription	FABRICA DE TOLEDO. Uniform regulations of the Carabineros Corps (Royal Circular Order of January 31, 1912).
Total Length	875 mm
Blade Length	750 mm
Blade Width	10 mm
Description	Espadín of the Carabineros Corps founded in 1829, dissolved in 1940 when absorbed by the Civil Guard.
Collection	Author’s collection

Official Carabineros Corps Dagger: Style and History