{"product_id":"original-argentina-pre-wwi-era-model-1898-artillery-sword-and-scabbard-with-frog-by-santa-barbara-of-toledo-spain","title":"Original Argentina Pre-WWI Era Model 1898 Artillery Sword and Scabbard with Frog by Santa Barbara of Toledo, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a Spanish export, Argentinian M1898 Artillery Sword, made by a lesser known company, \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Barbara\u003c\/strong\u003e of Toledo, Spain. Despite the invention of machine guns and rapid firing artillery, swords were still issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1880 and 1930, the Argentine Army sought to become a professional force without active involvement in politics, even though many a political figure -President Julio Argentino Roca, for example- benefitted from a past military career. The Army prevented the fall of the government in a number of Radical-led uprisings. Meanwhile, the military in general and the Army, in particular, contributed to developing Argentina's unsettled southern frontier and its nascent industrial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main foreign influence during this period was, by and large, the Prussian (and then German) doctrine. Partly because of that, during both World Wars most of the officers supported the Germans, more or less openly and their weapons and equipment reflected that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine Spanish-made sword and is offered in great condition. The sword is of complete steel construction with a steel blade, 'D' guard, and grip. The sword was manufactured by Santa Barbara of Toledo and is marked on the ricasso with their logo, a gear with a sword over it with \u003cstrong\u003eS B\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sides. The spine is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSPAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e. The other side of the ricasso is marked with an unfamiliar sword marking. There aren’t many other markings we could find. The hilt has some heavy oxidation as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plated steel scabbard is in fair condition and retains the majority of its plating. It is attached to a leather frog which is in fair condition and complements the set well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a seldom seen sword, ready for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 26\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Curved Single Edge with Single Wide Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 32“\u003cbr\u003eD-Guard: 4\"W x 5\"L\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 27 ¼”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42325843116101,"sku":"ONJR24HGGM118","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGGM118__01.jpg?v=1738339745","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-argentina-pre-wwi-era-model-1898-artillery-sword-and-scabbard-with-frog-by-santa-barbara-of-toledo-spain","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}