Spanish Army Officer’s “Lionhead” Sword & Scabbard - Authentic Survival knife 25 Inches in size

25 Inches in size

The design was influenced by the French heavy cavalry sword of the Napoleonic Wars as well as French cavalry doctrine that emphasized the use of the point over the edge and is similar to the British Pattern 1908 and 1912 cavalry swords

11 1/4" overall length

with the publication of "Diary of the Instructor in Swordsmanship"

Known for being the “ First man of the 19th Illinois infantry over the Confederate works at the Battle of Missionary Ridge while carrying the regiment's colors

Spanish Army Officer’s “Lionhead” Sword & Scabbard - Authentic Survival knife 25 Inches in sizeThis sword features the highly sought after "lion head" pommel, hilt and a pierced crowned eagle displaying a cross on its breast on the guard. The broad fullered blade measures 31. 50 and bears the inscription Fabrica Toledo on the ricasso. The sword comes with its original scabbard with a single suspension ring. Signs of storage wear and cleaning to the scabbard. Toledo steel, historically known for being unusually hard, is from Toledo, Spain, which