Product description
The Cinqueda emerged in the late 15th to early 16th century during the Italian Renaissance. These daggers were likely derived from the Greco-Roman parazonium. The Cinqueda clearly reflects the influence of the Italian all’antica style, which can also be seen in helmets such as the barbute, burgonet, and closed helmets of the period. During this time, even classical elements like the musculata and subarmalis were revived, with armor modeled after examples from antiquity. Originally, the parazonium was a symbol of divine authority, and it is likely that the bearers of the Cinqueda were aware of this significance.
This example is based on a late 15th-century model from Venice. The grip is made of bone and finished with brass rosettes. It features a narrow fuller and measures 63.5 cm in length. The Cinqueda comes with a luxury scabbard.
This sword is classified as an Oakeshott Type XXII.
