Sashes And Suspenders: Elegance And Versatility

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SWORD OF BELT AND STRAPS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-ayzz-A
Name	Sword of Belt and Straps
Period	Around 1884
Fittings	Made of gilded brass, with a handle in wood covered with sandpaper and wired with copper thread. Running pommel with a ball, handguard ring that opens into a base plane containing a slight open hook forming a snake. The quillon is turned towards the back of the blade.
Blade	Slightly curved, with grooves close and parallel to the spines and of the same length. Almost imperceptible hollowing. On the inside, round spine until the blade which offers a false edge. On the outside, spine until almost halfway. Edge in the rest up to the tip.
Sheath	Made of leather, with a suspension button for the belt and steel with two rings for the straps.
Characteristics	Light, simple, and economical swords, with great versatility of use depending on the purpose. With a leather sheath for use belted, especially on foot, or with two rings to hang with straps, especially on horseback.
Inscription	“FABRICA DE TOLEDO” YEAR 1884
Other Inscription	TOLEDO YEAR 1890

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