A German Pappenheim rapier,ca. 1630 Broad blade with double fullers at the root on either side. Large swept hilt with remains of gold plating with inserted openwork guards,the quillons and knuckle-guard with rolled finials. Spirally fluted grip with iron wire binding and Turk's heads. Heavy fluted pear-shaped pommel with baluster rivet at top. Length 125 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,baronial,military,militaria,rapier,rapiers,sword,swords,melee weapon,melee weapons,thrusting,thrustings,baton,object,objects,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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