An Italian rapier with an etched hilt,circa thrusting blade of diamond base of the blade is stamped "IHS" in the short narrow fullers on both ricasso is engraved with decorative lines and bears double stamped cross marks on each swept hilt(light pitting)covered entirely with decorative tendril etching showing vestiges of grip cover with iron wire winding and Turk's flat pommel with two holes,etched vine decoration,and a bird displayed on the reverse 122 cm,historic,h,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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