Spanish Cavalry or British Engineer?

midelburgo · 4th November 2025, 12:47 AM

Taking advantage of the attention given to the thread on the British Infantry Battle Swords, I would like to ask the forum opinion on this sword:

It is a British Engineer Officer hilt devoid of gilding, with a Spanish Cavalry Officer blade, dated Toledo 1850.

Thinking that the match happened in the XIXth century, what was it, a British Officer wanting a Toledo blade or a Spanish Officer wishing to use a steel guard?

4th November 2025, 12:47 AM	#1
midelburgo Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Spanish Cavalry or British Engineer? Taking advantage of the attention given to the thread on the British Infantry Battle Swords, I would like to ask the forum opinion on this sword: It is a British Engineer Officer hilt devoid of gilding, with a Spanish Cavalry Officer blade, dated Toledo 1850. Thinking that the match happened in the XIXth century, what was it, a British Officer wanting a Toledo blade or a Spanish Officer wishing to use a steel guard? Attached Images