An Italian rapier, early 17th century. Robust thrusting blade with illegibly inscribed, short fullers. Iron swept hilt with inserted shell-guard. Helically carved grip, wire winding missing. Heavy conical pommel with small rivet at top. Surfaces patinated and with traces of corrosion. Length 119 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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