Safe Harbor Saber 1946: Icon Of The Air Force

SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword specialist)

Reference	4-1946-B
Name	SABER
Rank	Non-commissioned officer of the Air Force
Model	Model 1946, Puerto Seguro type
Guard	Puerto Seguro type, closed cup guard, made of nickel-plated steel, round interior, no quillon, tapering towards the pommel on the outside, forming a guard ring. Air Force emblem with imperial crown, engraved and colored.
Grip	Two walnut wood scales, checkered and fastened by two pins.
Blade	Straight, flat back, slight ricasso, rectangular fuller almost to the tip, cutting edge along entire length, groove in the last third of the back.
Scabbard	Nickel-plated iron with clamp, strap, and a ring. Lyre-shaped chape.
Inscription	ARTILLERIA FABRICA DE TOLEDO
Decree	Decree dated November 15, 1946 sets specifications for generals’, chiefs’, and officers’ sabers, and differences for non-commissioned officers.
Use	Worn in formation by the Air Force for daily use and ceremonial occasions.
Total Length	930 mm
Blade Length	780 mm
Width	22 mm
Museum	AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS MUSEUM
Inventory Number	721

Safe Harbor Saber 1946: Icon of the Air Force