Official Saber Of The National Militia: History And Exclusive Details

OFFICIAL SABRE OF THE NATIONAL MILITIA CIRCA 1848. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

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Name	Official Sabre of the National Militia
Era	Circa 1848
Hilt	Brass, consisting of two quillons, a ring, a folding hinge at the back, marked “J. Martín”, a straight grip and knuckle guard. Wooden grip covered with leather and wired with copper wire.
Blade	Slightly curved, with channels and decorative engravings that provide spaces for inscriptions in the first half.
Total Length	870 mm
Blade Length	720 mm
Blade Width	21 mm
Scabbard	Made of alpaca, with two mounts and their corresponding rings.
Inscription	Arta Fa de Toledo Year 1855
Description	After the disappearance of the Provincial Urban Militia, the National Militia was recreated in 1848, lasting until 1868, the year in which the Volunteers of Freedom took over.
Subsequent History	Creation of the Volunteers of the Republic in 1873, having a militia during the reign of Amadeo I.

Official Saber of the National Militia: History and Exclusive Details