Official Infantry Sword 1818: Rare Collector's Gems

OFFICIAL INFANTRY SWORD MODEL 1818. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1818-D
Name	Official Infantry Sword Model 1818
Fittings	Gold-plated brass, pommel with helmet and feathers, grip with galloons, guard with number 1741, “coquille” type cup with inscription “nº 5 APPROVED BY HIS MAJESTY in 1818”.
Blade	Straight, with small crossguard, three fullers, and two edges up to the point.
Sheath	Serpent-shaped with brass throat and end cap, suspension button for the baldric.
Inscription	RL FAÐ TO 1818, n° 5 APPROVED BY HIS MAJESTY IN 1818 (on the cup).
Description	Very rare to find; it was only in service for four years. A similar sword is displayed at the Army Museum in Toledo, with differences in the grip and blade length.
Total Length	995 mm
Blade Length	750 mm
Blade Width	35 mm
Museum	Army Museum, inv. no. 1741

Official Infantry Sword 1818: Rare Collector’s Gems