Royal Riding Sword: History And Design Of The 18th Century

MOUNTING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-1789-A
Name	Mounting Sword
Period	18th Century
Guard	Made of iron, known as horse mouth style, simply crafted for the troops, with two asymmetrical shells, mustache guard, pronounced knuckle guard, spherical pommels, and fusiform grip.
Blade	Mustache guard, straight, double-edged, with three flat surfaces up to the tip.
Total Length	1020 mm
Blade Length	870 mm
Width	32 mm
Description	The troops of the Royal Guard used the same model as the officers, but with a more austere and larger design.
Inscription	RL. FAÐ TO 1799/ RS GS. Ð CORPS.
Museum Inventory	S.B.G.M. Collection

Royal Riding Sword: History and Design of the 18th Century