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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
MAJOR DRUM INFANTRY MACHETE MODEL 1861. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
| Reference | 5-1861-B |
|---|---|
| Name | Major Drum Infantry Machete model 1861 |
| Hilt | Solid construction in gilt brass and chiseled. Body with perpendicular structures, vertical Isabeline pommel and horizontal crossguard with quillons-shield bearing the cipher “Y2”. Front side with a simple diamond shape. |
| Blade | Straight, with a ricasso and three flat sections with two edges up to the point. |
| Scabbard | Leather with gilt brass throat and chape. |
| Inscription | None |
| Description | Machete for Major Drum of the Infantry Arm according to the Uniform Code of the Royal Order of February 28, 1861. According to this regulation, the pommel should bear the regimental cipher, but none of those seen show it. |
| Total Length | 767 mm |
| Blade Length | 622 mm |
| Blade Width | 25 mm |
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