SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Infantry Officer’s saber circa 1815. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1815-G |
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Name | Infantry Officer’s SABER |
Era | circa 1815 |
Hilt | Gold-colored brass, French style, Consular and Imperial period ring, long pommel with cap, ebony or horn textured grip, short ball-shaped pommel. |
Blade | Large curve, wide and flat without hollowing, flat back, continuous edge, double-edged guard, decorated with floral motifs in the first half. |
Scabbard | Black-colored iron, with a throat and ring. |
Inscription | F VII under a royal crown and the shield of Spain |
Description | Example without a regulation saber, with curved blades, difficulty for defense, requiring the use of the regulation smallsword. |
Total Length | 835 mm |
Blade Length | 700 mm |
Blade Width | 0.30 mm |
Collection | S.B.G.M. |