Spanish Sword for Infantry Officer Model 1867. Dated in 1887. Spain

Beautiful antique ceremonial sword for infantry officer model 1867, dated in 1887 and in good condition. The sword that we can see in the images mounts a lean steel blade, with no remarkable signs of the trace of time or use and with the year 1887 engraved close to the hilt. The hilt itself is a gorgeous piece, entirely made of brass and with the classic embossed decoration of the ceremonial sword of those days. The D-guard is embellished with engraved flowers and is connected to the cross-guard, an ample part divided in two symmetrical circular side pieces. One of them is adorned with an oval shield over a laurel wreath, while the other shows a central scallop and side volutes. In the middle, between these two side pieces we can see a dog-shaped quillon. The tapered grip bears a series of horizontal grooves, while the pommel shows a delicate decoration with engraved vegetal motifs. The lovely hilt and the stylized blade of this antique ceremonial sword for infantry officer model 1867 turn it into a piece with a strong power of attraction, worthy of an ambitious collection. Dimensions: Blade Length: 35.43 in / 76 cm. Total Length: 29.92 in / 90 cm.