Discover The Sword Of Guadalajara: A Treasure From The Bronze Age

SWORD OF GUADALAJARA. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Attribute	Description
Name	Sword of Guadalajara
Era	Bronze Age
Dates	1600 to 1300 B.C.
Reference	Ref. 1-100-A
Guard	Wood covered with gold foil. Pommel in the shape of an inverted cup, cylindrical and smooth grip, ovoid cross-guard with beautiful engravings.
Blade	Cast and hammered copper. Straight, wide, and flat, without grooves or hollows, with a fine broken tip.
Attachment	Attached to the grip with rivets hidden under the guard.
Features	Exquisite and unique peninsular piece, worthy of being the first in the encyclopedia.
Function	S symbolic and social rank element, likely used for social events.
Known as	Sword of Guadalajara
Origin	Not known for certain, but believed to have been found near Guadalajara.
Total Length	715 mm
Blade Width	87 mm
Museum	National Archaeological Museum no. inv. 1962/9/1
Photography	Santiago Relanzón