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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDSAS
OFFICIAL SABER OF THE ARMY MODEL 1844-57, IN VARIANT 1950 STRAIGHT BLADE PS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spadologist)
| Reference | 4-1950-A |
|---|---|
| Name | SABER |
| Type | Navy Officer Model 1844-57, Straight Blade PS |
| Garnish | Classic sailor scrolls of English influence with emblem of the Navy, anchor with hawser and imperial or royal crown, handguard with folding hinge, continuous lion's head mount, decorative ivory white handle. |
| Sheet | Normal Safe Harbor type with pre-constitutional and Navy shield. |
| Sheath | Black leather with three sets of gold brass and a single ring since 1901. |
| Registration | SPANISH NAVY ARTILLERY FCA OF TOLEDO |
| Total Length | 860 mm |
| Sheet Length | 725 mm |
| Sheet Width | 22mm |
| Historical Description | The saber for the Navy model 1844-57, which adopted a straight blade during the time of Alfonso XIII; the straight blade was standardized in the 1950s, although many officers used the classic saber. |
