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History and fascinating facts

April 22, 2025 1 min read

Officers’ Sabre: The History Behind the National Militia

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS OFFICIAL SABRE OF THE NATIONAL MILITIA CIRCA 1812. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-xmna-B Name SABRE – Official of the National Militia Era Circa...

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History and fascinating facts

April 21, 2025 1 min read

Historical Sword of the Civic Guard of 1794: A Spanish Treasure

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS OFFICIAL SWORD OF THE CIVIC GUARD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-xmna-A Name Official Sword of the Civic Guard Era 1794 Guard Entirely iron,...

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Swords

April 21, 2025 1 min read

Exclusive Saber for Concepción Valero: A Unique Treasure

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER Gift for Concepción Valero. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-obse-C Gift for Concepción Valero Fittings Notable eastern-style guard, or swan neck, with...

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Sabres

April 21, 2025 1 min read

Historical Saber of 1872: A Military Gift in Cuba

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS Gift to a Lieutenant Colonel in Cuba around 1872. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-obse-B Name Saber Era Circa 1872 Guard In gilded brass...

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Military history

April 21, 2025 1 min read

Colonel’s Sash Sword in Cuba: Historically Unique Gift

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CEÑIR SWORD Gift to a Colonel in Cuba around 1875. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-obse-A Name Ceñir Sword Period Circa 1875 Guard Silver-plated...

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Swords

April 20, 2025 1 min read

1864 Machete Peón Caminero: Unique Design and Quality

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS MACHETE. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-obpu-B Name Machete Peón Caminero Period 1864 Guard Made of brass, disc pommel and large upper knob, short...

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Swords

April 19, 2025 2 min read

Sword of the Order of Charles III: History and Design

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SWORD OF CEÑIR. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith) Reference 3-oatc-AA Name Sword of Ceñir Guard All in gilded brass. On the obverse of the hilt, on...

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Swords

April 19, 2025 1 min read

Exclusive Espadín of the Brotherhood of Carmen: History and Details

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS ESPADÍN. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oast-A Name Brotherhood of the Military Order of Our Lady of Carmen Guard Totally gilded brass, with a...

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Swords

April 19, 2025 1 min read

Equestrian Sabre of the Holy Sepulchre: A Historical Treasure

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oass-C Name SABER Order Order of the Holy Sepulchre Hilt made of gilded brass. Handle decorated with high...

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Sabres

April 19, 2025 1 min read

Sword of the Belt: Elegance and Equestrian Symbolism

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CEÑIR SWORD. Author:  Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oass-B Name Ceñir Sword Order Order of the Holy Sepulchre Guard Totally gilded, very elegant, without...

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Swords

April 18, 2025 1 min read

Sword of the Girdle: The Elegance of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oass-A Name Ceñir Sword Order Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Guard Original design of a Isabella...

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Swords

April 18, 2025 1 min read

Saber of the Order of Malta: History and Unique Characteristics

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF SAN JUAN DE JERUSALÉN AND MALTA. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oasj-C Name Military Order of...

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History and fascinating facts

April 18, 2025 2 min read

Sword of the Belt: History and Elegance of the Order of Malta

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SOVEREIGN MILITARY AND HOSPITAL ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM, OF RHODES AND OF MALTA. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oasj-B Order Saint John...

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Swords

April 18, 2025 1 min read

Espadin of the Military Order of Malta: History and Unique Design

“`html ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS Espadín. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oasj-A Name Espadín Guard In gilded brass. On the front of the grip, against a background of...

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April 17, 2025 2 min read

Santiago Military Sabre: History and Unique Design

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oasa-B Name SABER Order Military Order of Santiago Date around 1908 Guard Impressive and heavily decorated. A blend...

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Military history

April 17, 2025 1 min read

Wrist Sword: The Elegance of the Order of Santiago

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oasa-A Name Ceñir Sword Order Military Order of Santiago Hilt In gilded brass. Two alternating shells beautifully...

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Swords

April 17, 2025 1 min read

Montesa Saber: Elegance and History in Every Detail

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oamo-B Name SABER Military Order Order of Montesa Guard Impressive and highly decorated, a blend of a guard...

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History and fascinating facts

April 17, 2025 1 min read

Sword of the Military Order of Montesa

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-oamo-A Name Ceñir Sword Order Military Order of Montesa Hilt Brass gilded cross, pommel in three lobes...

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