ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword scholar)
Reference | 3-acab-A |
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Name | Ceñir Sword |
Body | Body of State Lawyers |
Model | 1929 |
Guard | Made of gilded brass, special and excellent design, globular pommel engraved with the shields of Spain, fusiform grip with laurel wreath, rococo ring, double shell base, emblem within a radiant sun, intertwined “HP” of Public Treasury, mural crown of the Second Republic. |
Blade | Straight, with a spine in the first third and the rest in three flat sections and two edges up to the tip. |
Sheath | Black leather with golden tip and mouthpiece. |
Inscription | FACTORY OF TOLEDO. The Royal Order of March 14, 1929 states that H.M. the King has kindly authorized the members of the Body of State Lawyers to wear the uniform consisting of: “Embroidered jacket, long trousers with galloon, Russian cape, bicorn hat, small sword, white suede gloves, and knee-high black patent leather boots.” The same Royal Order details the emblem, specifying that on both sides of the Roman lictor the Treasury must appear, crowned, with knocker and locks, as can be seen in the detail of the shell. |
Total Length | 870 mm |
Blade Length | 735 mm |
Width H | 011 |