Students' Sword Of El Escorial: History And Intriguing Details

STUDENTS’ SWORD OF EL ESCORIAL. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	3-coes-A
Name	SWORD
Period	Around 1875
Guard	Made of gilded brass, spherical pommel carved with a high knob, wooden grip completely wire-wrapped with beautiful copper wire, ring, central escutcheon, and knuckle guard ending in a rosette. Monogram of Alfonso XII, “AXII”, stamped with a royal crown. Truncated conical throat cover.
Blade	With a ricasso at its base and three flat sections on both edges extending to the tip.
Scabbard	Leather, with three gilded brass fittings and decorations. Two brackets and two rings.
Inscription	TOLEDO FACTORY 1875
Description	Interesting sword for children, intended for former students of the Royal College of El Escorial. Known as the “Students’ Sword of El Escorial”.
Total Length	770 mm
Blade Length	620 mm
Blade Width	17 mm
Collection	A.G. Collection
Additional Note	Royal College of El Escorial pupils’ saber circa 1875

Students’ Sword of El Escorial: History and Intriguing Details