RARE 18TH CENTURY SPANISH DRAGOON OFFICER'S SWORD DATED 1781 TOLEDO BLADE For Sale

RARE 18TH CENTURY SPANISH DRAGOON OFFICER'S SWORD DATED 1781 TOLEDO BLADE
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RARE 18TH CENTURY SPANISH DRAGOON OFFICER'S SWORD DATED 1781 TOLEDO BLADE:
$2500.00

CELLPHONE USERS PLEASE CLICK ON THE DESCRIPTION LINK TO VIEW DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Rare 18th Century Spanish Dragoon Officer’s Sword. Dated 1781 Toledo Blade Rare 18th Century Spanish Dragoon Officer’s Sword. Dated 1781 Toledo Blade

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Description

Up for Consideration is a Rare 18th Century Spanish Dragoon Officer’s Sword with Dated 1781 Toledo Blade
c1781For your consideration is this rare and unique, M1768 Spanish Dragoon Officer’s Sword dated 1781. Dragoons were originally a class of mounted infantry who used horses for mobility but dismounted to fight on foot. From the early 17th century onward, Dragoons were increasingly employed as conventional cavalry and trained for combat with swords and firearms from horseback. While their use goes back to the late 16th century, dragoon regiments were established mostly during the 17th and early 18th centuries; They provided greater mobility than regular infantry but were far less expensive than cavalry. This sword was used during the reign of King Charles III of Spain (1759-1788) as the blade is stamped with the year "1781" on one side as well as signed “T.o” for Toledo. The blade is filled with some other interesting markings such as a "Crown R" on one side of the blade, specifically on the ricasso, and there's an "F" marked on the opposite side of the blade on the ricasso as well. The stamped "Crown R" and "F" are believed to be the maker's mark of Pedro d'Archiga, a Toledo swordsmith from the mid-1700s. After the stamped "Y" possibly standing for "year" is a variation of the Toledo sword maker's mark before the numbers "1781". The opposite side, above the stamped "Cs III" for King Charles III are other indecipherable markings. The hilt is made up of matching steel components that show a nice patina from age. The handle is made of wood and covered in leather and wrapped with twine for texture and grip. The Amazing Toledo double blade shows some light pitting from its use and old age . Tip is sharp and original to the piece. Blade and hilt are very tight with no movement at all. Slight separation between ricasso/hilt and guard cup most likely where a leather once was. Overall, this sword shows very good condition considering it is over 250 years old.
The entire sword measures 40 1/4" long.
The blade itself measures 34 3/4" Long.
There is absolutely No looseness or wobbling in the handle and the basket guard is in great condition.A Very Rare an Exceptional Addition to Any Sword or Military Collection. As our High Resolution Photographs are an Important Part of Our Description and as All Sales are Final Please Note All images to assess your own opinion before offerding!
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