Saddle Sword: The Elegance Of 18th Century Dragons

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

Reference	4-1759-E
Name	Mounting Sword
Period	18th Century
Guard	Iron bowl of skilled design, evolved from the ‘valona’. Two quillons that start from the grip, one ending at the pommel and the other, after a sinuous curve, almost in the center of the ring. Small quillon, continuous grip and high knuckle guard. Bridge safety attached to the bowl. Wooden grip, with hemp cord and covered with dark leather.
Blade	Straight with a small ricasso, three fullers, and two edges up to the tip.
Scabbard	Made of wood covered with leather, wide throat and iron button.
Inscription	Ds (Dragons) 1807 To (Toledo) R (Royal property) Cs. IV (Charles IV)
Description	The Dragoon regiments were a rare mix between Infantry and Cavalry. They used straight swords and curved sabers, depending on the times and the circumstances of their missions.
Total Length	1065 mm
Blade Length	915 mm
Width H	032
Photograph	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Saddle Sword: The Elegance of 18th Century Dragons