Cavalry Saber, 1854.

Striking Cavalry Officer Sword made in Toledo (Spain) in 1854. This is an important piece because of its beauty, ancient age and excellent condition. The sword is a 1840 model, and comes with its original scabbard designed to protect the blade and carry the weapon. The blade shows a inscription engraved in the metal, with an elegant calligraphy in small letters which says: Artillería. Fábrica de Toledo. Año 1854, which means Artillery. Toledo Factory. Year 1854. This sword is especially remarkable because its hardness, elegance and the beauty of the guard. Actually, the guard is a very singular piece; it is a luxury guard, made of profusely engraved metal with vegetal openwork motives. The design of leaves which intertwine with each other is enhanced by the delicate golden tone of the metal, which is as shiny as polished as the swords first days of use. The ancient age and noble appearance of this sword turn it into an exceptional item, worthy of forming part of the most aristocratic rooms decoration or the collection of a connoisseur of antique swords. Toledan swords are famous all over the world because of its excellent making with first-quality steel. The tradition began in the 5th century b.C., when Toledan blacksmiths forged the first swords in the city. These swords were called falcatas, and they were chosen by Hannibal to equip his army in order to fight the Roman Legions. Nowadays there are a lot of sword lovers who come to Toledo from everywhere in the world, just to buy or order special models. Measurements: 1.300 mm length.