The Spanish city of Toledo has a sword smithing history dating back hundreds of years. This is a near mint Spanish Model 1895 sword these swords were issued to Carabineros (Civil Guard), Artillery & Engineers Corps. This Carabineros Cavalry officer's Sword has a Toledo steel blade & Scabbard. Our example in near mint condition has a 30 ¼” long, curved sabre blade (36 ½” overall). One side of the plated blade is marked ‘Toledo 19895 (Model)’. The reverse has heraldic arms. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has a plated full knuckle guard etched with crossed swords Cavalry device within panel. Its contoured chequered hilt is undamaged (either bakelite or polished horn). The sword is complete with its original plated steel scabbard also in near mint condition. The scabbard The scabbard has its original single hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:10
£395.00