In a second reading of Barcelós work, one finds it not so easy to distinguish these saber models. Apparently a model 1841, not detailed or pictured, was listed in Royal Ordnances, one resembling earlier model 1832. However besides model 1840 for Cavalry officers, the one i previously quoted, there was also a model 1840 for Cavalry troopers. The differences noted are the blade width, with 30 mm, and shorter grip, this one with 140 mm., compared with 148 mm of the officers version.
The crowned RV riddle continues, though.
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