Valencia Lasso Sword: Elegance And Tradition Of The 16th Century

LOOP SWORD IN VALENCIA 16th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1595-B
Name	Loop Sword
Period	16th century
Guard	Loop-style, light and harmonious; pommel of good size, knuckle guard, grip in wood, three branches on the handguard.
Blade	Straight, with two flat sides and a central groove in its forte, sharp on both sides from the ricasso to the tip.
Inscription	IN VALENCIA. Pommel similar to no. 29, guard no. 52 prior to 1550. Forged in Valencia.
Total Length	1185 mm
Blade Length	1040 mm
Blade Width	21 mm
Armorer	Jacinto Senís
Observations	High-quality pieces were made in Valencia, some marked with “Valencia del Cid Campeador or de Vivar”.

Valencia Lasso Sword: Elegance and Tradition of the 16th Century