Royal Cavalry Saber: History And Design 1844

OFFICER’S MOUNTED SWORD OF THE CAVALRY OF THE ROYAL GUARD AROUND 1844. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1844-A
Name	Mounted sword
Period	Circa 1844
Hilt	Made of gilded brass with three quillons supporting the Arms of Spain, decorated with foliage. Engraved collar and ebony grip with fluting, wrapped in wire.
Blade	Straight, rounded backs on two-thirds on the inside and one-third on the outside. Edges along the rest, short false edge, fullers and acid-etched decoration in its strong third. Three-sided ricasso.
Scabbard	Iron, with two bands each bearing a ring. Asymmetrical winged chape.
Inscription	Fca N¹ de Toledo. Year 1844.
Total Length	990 mm
Blade Length	853 mm
Blade Width	25 mm
Description	Due to the date, 1844, it is unlikely to have belonged to the Cavalry Royal Guard since it was dissolved in 1841. It was probably used by officers from other regiments for escort duties.
Collection	V.N.