Riding Sword: The Gem Of The Royal Valencian Maestranza

RIDING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-mava-D
Name	Riding Sword
Institution	Royal Cavalry of Valencia
Fittings	made of alpaca, large and sumptuous. Pommel shaped like a faceted lantern on a small base and with a grip. Wired handle with tight metallic twisting held at the bottom by a guard. Almost flat shell and, on the sides, two protrusions shaped like dog heads. Decorated handguard that extends from the crossguard to join the pommel. Central shield in a triangle over a small covered recess. Displays two whiskers and a small gallows.
Blade	straight, with a large whisker and three sections. Edges on both sides up to the tip.
Sheath	metallic with two clamps and their corresponding rings.
Inscription	ARTILLERY FACTORY OF TOLEDO 1877
Description	The Royal Cavalry of Valencia is known for having the most sword models. In total, four: two for carrying, one for riding, like this one, and a saber. All of them are silver-plated as corresponds to their uniformity.
Inventory Number	82720
Photographer	Esperanza Montero
Dimensions (Total Length)	1010 mm
Dimensions (Blade)	860 mm
Width	23 mm

Riding Sword: The Gem of the Royal Valencian Maestranza