Saber of an officer of the Royal Guard of Spain 18833

Pertinax · 13th February 2024, 03:16 PM

In my collection is a Royal Guard officer's saber (Oficial Guardia Real), mod. 1825.

The blade is stamped on one side R.F.D TOLEDO, and on the other ANO D 18833. Also, on the heel of the blade there is a stamp in the form of a knight's head (Gebruder Weyersberg), Solingen. At the end of the guard cup, in the center there is a stamp - L. BORETI.

We managed to find out:
In the cockerel: L. BORETI (skilled industrial swordsmith from the Fernandina era).

Technical characteristics: total length with sheath - 1070 mm, saber length - 1035 mm, blade length - 893 mm, blade width at the heel - 30 mm, blade thickness at the heel - 8 mm.

The engraving is puzzling - ANO D 18833. Logically, the year should be 1833, is this a mistake by the master?
What will be the opinions? I will be glad for any help, thank you in advance.

fernando · 13th February 2024, 06:44 PM

Hello Pertinax ...
No doubt the hilt was made by Boreti, a famous goldsmith and jeweler to the Spanish Royal House, who gained the title ESPADERO DE LA REAL CASA.
He made sword hilts for nobility, like a magnificent one offered to Portuguese King Dom Miguel by his sister (as hereunder).
But one thing is the hilt, another is the blade. As you notice, the presence of a German mark (Weyersberg) reminds you to could consider that this could be a Solingen trade blade, with inscriptions made with a Spanish taste. Worth to notice, besides the date wrongly written (should be 1833), the font used in one side is different from the one used in the other.

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Pertinax · 13th February 2024, 07:05 PM

Thank you fernando.
I'm not a big expert on Spanish swords, is this a Royal Guard officer's saber? What else can you say about this saber? Thank you in advance.
Regards, Yuri.

fernando · 13th February 2024, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pertinax

... is this a Royal Guard officer's saber? ...

Yes, it all indicates that it is. But you already knew that. I am sorry i can't tell you anythng further. Maybe other members can help !

Pertinax · 13th February 2024, 10:35 PM

Thank you fernando

corrado26 · 14th February 2024, 01:15 PM

The following is a copy of Juan Calvo, Armament of the troops of the royal household 1788-1931, Riding swords and sabres.

Pertinax · 14th February 2024, 05:08 PM

Thanks, corrado26 for the information.

For myself, I would like to find out the identity of this saber. IMHO Judging by its size and weight (1.175 kg without scabbard), it belonged to a heavy cavalry officer.
What will be the opinions?

13th February 2024, 03:16 PM	#1
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 99	Saber of an officer of the Royal Guard of Spain 18833 In my collection is a Royal Guard officer's saber (Oficial Guardia Real), mod. 1825. The blade is stamped on one side R.F.D TOLEDO, and on the other ANO D 18833. Also, on the heel of the blade there is a stamp in the form of a knight's head (Gebruder Weyersberg), Solingen. At the end of the guard cup, in the center there is a stamp - L. BORETI. We managed to find out: In the cockerel: L. BORETI (skilled industrial swordsmith from the Fernandina era). Technical characteristics: total length with sheath - 1070 mm, saber length - 1035 mm, blade length - 893 mm, blade width at the heel - 30 mm, blade thickness at the heel - 8 mm. The engraving is puzzling - ANO D 18833. Logically, the year should be 1833, is this a mistake by the master? What will be the opinions? I will be glad for any help, thank you in advance. Attached Images

13th February 2024, 06:44 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Hello Pertinax ... No doubt the hilt was made by Boreti, a famous goldsmith and jeweler to the Spanish Royal House, who gained the title ESPADERO DE LA REAL CASA. He made sword hilts for nobility, like a magnificent one offered to Portuguese King Dom Miguel by his sister (as hereunder). But one thing is the hilt, another is the blade. As you notice, the presence of a German mark (Weyersberg) reminds you to could consider that this could be a Solingen trade blade, with inscriptions made with a Spanish taste. Worth to notice, besides the date wrongly written (should be 1833), the font used in one side is different from the one used in the other. . Attached Images

14th February 2024, 01:15 PM	#6
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,167	The following is a copy of Juan Calvo, Armament of the troops of the royal household 1788-1931, Riding swords and sabres. Attached Images

13th February 2024, 07:05 PM	#3
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 99	Thank you fernando. I'm not a big expert on Spanish swords, is this a Royal Guard officer's saber? What else can you say about this saber? Thank you in advance. Regards, Yuri.

13th February 2024, 10:35 PM	#5
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 99	Thank you fernando

14th February 2024, 05:08 PM	#7
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 99	Thanks, corrado26 for the information. For myself, I would like to find out the identity of this saber. IMHO Judging by its size and weight (1.175 kg without scabbard), it belonged to a heavy cavalry officer. What will be the opinions?