Iberian Falcata

The Celt-Iberians of Roman times were justly famed for their weapons, such as the Falcata; one of the most devastating swords ever made! The inward curving blade delivers a tremendous blow and could split both shield and helmet. The Almedinilla Falcata was one of the many found by Luis Maraver and Alfaro in 1867 during the excavations of the Iberian necropolis of Los Collados, next to the town of Cerro de la Cruz.

It features a guard in the shape of a horse’s head, decorated with vegetal, geometric and zoomorphic motifs. The stainless steel blade features an engraving of a bird emerging from a plant - a heraldic character or perhaps the attribute or symbol of a divinity.

This sword is manufactured in Art Gladius factory in Toledo, Spain. This item has a blunt blade and is manufactured for display only.

Specifications
Overall: 63.5cm
Blade Length: 49.5cm
Grip Length: 9.5cm
Weight: 1172g
Blade thickness (base): 1cm
Blade width (base): 5.3cm
Blade: Stainless Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Threaded
Scabbard: None

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.