A German Pappenheimer rapier,around 1630 A strong,straight blade with a flattened hexagonal section,with fullers on both sides towards the point. Typical iron knuckle bow hilt,inset with symmetrical fine openwork guard plates. Grip is lavishly wound with replaced twisted iron wire and with Turkïs heads. Heavy,facetted pommel with a large top nut. Length 132 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,melee ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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