Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a late 19th Century Mexican Officers Parade Sword, made much in the style of the European "Lion's Head" swords that came into fashion around the turn of the century. The sword and scabbard are entirely nickel plated, and the etched blade is marked FABRICA D TOLEDO, along with some makers marks and other stampings. This indicates manufacture in the weapons factories of the legendary Sword-Making city of Toledo, which has a history going back to 500 BCE, and supplied blades to the Roman Legions.
The sword has a lovely basket guard, which partially folds away for more comfortable walking when it is against the leg. The top of the guard is marked with the Coat of Arms of Mexico, a Mexican eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. This is surrounded by a wreath made of laurel leaves on one side, and oak leaves on the other. Above the eagle's head is a Phrygian cap with the Sun's rays surrounding it. The guard is perforated in many places, and connects to the mouth of the Lion's head pommel
The grip is celluloid covered wood, which is wrapped with four strands of wire, the center two being twisted. Unfortunately the celluloid has degraded, and is now yellowed and cracked, while the wire wrapping is still fully intact. Condition of the sword and scabbard are very nice, but they definitely do show age. There is oxidation and plating loss on the blade and the scabbard, as shown. There are also some dents on the scabbard as well.
A very nice Spanish-made Mexican Parade sword, ready to add to your collection!
Specifications:
Overall length: 36 1/2”
Blade length: 30 1/2”
Blade Style: Slightly Curved Single Edge
Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length
Scabbard Length: 32"
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