Official Infantry Sabre: Elegance Of The 18th Century

OFFICIAL INFANTRY SABER LATE 18TH CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1795-C
Name	SABER
Period	Late 18th century
Guard	Made of gilded brass and beautifully chiseled. Pommel in helmet shape with a high plume, bone grip, vertically grooved, protective quillons in vegetal scrolls allowing for the placement of a circular piece engraved with military trophies such as flags or armors on its front. Lower ferrule, stirrup ring, and narrow base plate missing the galluelo, probably due to a break.
Blade	Curved, with a broad central fuller, flat spine on the inside, continuous edge on the exterior, channel and double-edged blade to the tip.
SCABBARD	Very robust, with a black leather exterior, three fittings of gilded brass, and two rings.
Inscription	DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATHE ME WITHOUT HONOR
Description	According to “Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America 1700-1821”, this saber was used by Infantry officers. Other very similar sabers found in America carry the inscription “FOR MY LAW AND FOR MY KING”, which is evidently very Spanish just like the phrase DO NOT DRAW ME…
Total Length	927 mm
Blade Length	770 mm
Width H	30 mm
Museum Inventory	MILITARY MUSEUM OF MONTJUÏC CASTLE

Official Infantry Sabre: Elegance of the 18th Century