Saber 1840: Elegance And Design For Army Generals

OFFICIAL GENERAL ARMY SABLE MODEL 1840. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	4-1840-D
Name	Official General Army Sable Model 1840
Hilt	Turkish style, with gilded brass metal structure and ivory grips. Fixing button with internal channel for passing the sword knot, located where it twists outward. Straight guard and richly chiseled brass gilt scabbard guides. The intersecting space between elements is used for general rank symbols, sword over baton, on both sides.
Blade	Curved, with a ricasso and practically flat. Inner spine is squared and disappears towards the tip, replaced by a raised edge. On the outside, a full edge extends to the tip.
Scabbard	Sole leather, with gilded brass fittings for dress use and iron fittings for daily use. Both have two bands with corresponding rings.
Inscription	FABRICA DE TOLEDO YEAR 1843, royal crown, Y2 and general rank badges.
Regulation	Standard sword for Captain General, Lieutenant General and Field Marshal, according to the Royal Decree of May 30, 1840.
Scabbards	Two: one leather for dress and one polished steel for everyday use.
Cord	Dark turquoise blue with gold mix.
Dimensions	Total Length: 935 mm, Blade: 790 mm, Blade Width: 27 mm

Saber 1840: Elegance and Design for Army Generals