Lopus Aguado: Legendary Sword Of The 16th Century

MONTANTE LOPUS AGUADO 16th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1550-D
Name	Montante “LOPUS AGUADO”
Period	16th century
Guard	Iron with remains of fire-gilding. Knob in the shape of a mushroom and without a pommel. Long grip for two-handed use, covered in velvet and wired without ferrules. Cross guard with long and straight quillons, ending in half-bells. Two bridges for hand protection.
Blade	Straight with false guard. Deep groove in the strong third with the name of the gunsmith. Triple fullers and continuous edge to the tip.
Inscription	JESUS MARIA/LUPUS AGUADO
Total Length	1595 mm
Blade	1230 mm
Width	32 mm
Description	This montante is a two-handed weapon, widely used in the 16th century, requiring great skill to handle.
Museum Inventory	Royal Armory of Madrid, National Heritage no. inv. G-17

Lopus Aguado: Legendary Sword of the 16th Century