ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
GENERAL MILITARY ACADEMY CADETS SWORD PATTERN 1883. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1883-B |
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Name | Cadet Sword of the General Military Academy model 1883 |
Hilt | Nickel-plated steel, turned wooden grip covered with sandpaper, tightly wound wire spirals, long guard with gentle curve, upright pommel, narrow knuckle bow, cylindrical cup guard with “A. G.” emblem |
Blade | Curved with very slight belly, ricasso, square back and edge on the inner part of the blade, full edge on the outer side |
Scabbard | Nickel-plated iron with two bands and rings |
Inscription | ARTILLERIA FABRICA DE TOLEDO |
Total Length | 910 mm |
Blade Length | 775 mm |
Blade Width | 21 mm |
Additional Description | The Academy was established by Royal Decree on February 20, 1882, until 1893. Uniform regulation by Royal Order of March 5, 1883. Other versions exist without emblem and some with straight blades. |
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