SPANISH CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD FORTE, model 1728, 18th century. 25877
Iron frame. Guard with a branch with molded facets, large double straight quillons, rings framing the ricasso, ending inside the shell with a fleuron riveted four times to it. Ovoid pommel, slightly flattened. Wooden torso rocket, brass ferrules decorated with features. Bivalve keyboard, forming an asymmetrical shell larger on the guard side than on the counterguard. Double-edged blade and large central flat over the entire length bearing the hollow inscription on the guard side: “Cs III” (Carlos 3); counter-guard side: “C To. 1783” (caballeria Toledo 1783).
Total length: 113 cm.
Blade length: 92 cm.
Width at the quillons: 22 cm.
Heel width: 35 mm.
Spain.
18th century.
Very good condition.
NOTE :
This copy has a more detailed finish than the troop copies, it is probably an officer's sword..
REFERENCE :
“Military and Civil Españoles” Vincente Toledo Momparler; ref:2-1728-b page 99.
Reference :
25877AJC