A German Pappenheim rapier, circa 1630 Double-edged broad blade, the double fullers struck with inscription "I H S". Iron (slightly pitted) knuckle-bow hilt with asymmetrical guard plates with fine openwork and S-shaped pommel. Spiral iron wire wrap with Turk's heads and hexagonal, elongated iron pommel. Length 110 cm. Provenance: Hermann Historica, auction 14, lot 500. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, me, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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