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The Lordship of Vizcaya presented this saber of honor or reward, in 1875, to D. Eulogio de Isasi, Carlist Colonel under the orders of the claimant D. Carlos VII, Duke of Madrid. The honor sabers were elaborate gifts for soldiers deployed in some action or special mission.
This was a custom introduced by Napoleon I to reward high officials who had distinguished themselves in campaign
- GARNISH: of gilded brass, completely carved and chiseled. Complete Monterilla decorated with acanthus leaves that can also be seen on the rim and rim of the bowl. They complete a ferrule, cockerel and cuff of galloned and wired ivory. In the center of the guard, the magnificent heraldic shield of the Señorío de Vizcaya stands out, surrounded by flags and military trophies.
- BLADE: slightly curved. On the outside, sharp to the tip. Inside, round spine in the first two thirds. Edge in the rest.
- SHEATH: metal, with richly decorated golden brass rim and ferrule and a ring.
- INSCRIPTION: The General Deputation of the Lordship of Vizcaya to Colonel D. Eulogio de Isasi Castillo de Aspe April 12, 1875.
Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spadologist)
