ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
OFFICER’S SWORD OF THE NAVY MODEL 1844-57. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1844-B |
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Name | Official Officer’s Sword of the Navy model 1844-57 |
Guard | Consists of a closed cup guard with knucklebow, made of gilded brass, folding guard or hinge on the reverse side, and on the front, an anchor with bar under a royal crown. Pommel with continuous cord formed by a lion’s head. Twisted and also gilded quillon. Grip covered in black shagreen and wrapped with copper wire. |
Blade | Classic Navy style, curved, with a cord spine, cutting edge on the outside, and a “carp tongue” blade, that is, with a central ridge and a slight false edge. |
Scabbard | Black patent leather with two suspension rings and chape, all gilded. |
Inscription | SPANISH NAVY – TOLEDO SWORD MANUFACTURING 1886, regulation sword for the Spanish Navy according to the Royal Order of May 21, 1844. |
Model | 1844-57 |
Total Length | 880 mm |
Blade Length | 740 mm |
Blade Width | 24 mm |
Collection | V.N. |
Additional Description | Curved blade with “carp tongue” point and two suspension rings on the scabbard, model 1844-57. |
Description in English | Spanish Navy Officer’s saber pattern 44-57 |
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