SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA
HILT: Official Minor Sword of the Royal Guard Corps of Halberdiers, Model 1848, Variant 1875. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1875-B |
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Name | Official Minor Sword of the Royal Guard Corps of Halberdiers |
Era | 1875 |
Hilt | Nickel-plated steel grip, basket-shaped pommel, cross with straight spears and lilies, pommel with rosettes and an oval knop with a lion and castle. |
Blade | Straight, 35 mm shorter than that of the guards. |
Total Length 1 | 935 mm |
Total Length 2 | 780 mm |
Description | Approved by Royal Order of June 22, 1875, similar to the guard’s sword but with a shorter blade. |
Inscription on Blade | FCA DE TOLEDO 1875 / PA DE TOLLBO 1875 |
Collection | S.B.G.M. |