A Pappenheim rapier,German,circa 1630 A broad double-edged blade with a diamond shaped cross-section. The reverse side of the ricasso bears the crowned smith mark "S" in a heraldic shield. Blackened iron knucklebow hilt with S-shaped quillons. The two guard plates have round and star-shaped perforations. Faceted oval pommel. Grip with original iron wire winding and braided ferrules. Length 106 cm. Beautiful rapier from the 30 Years War in unaltered condition.,historic,historical,,17th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,mil,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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