A German rapier, circa 1600. A slender, ridged thrusting blade, with fullers on both sides of the upper fifth. The inscription "In Toledo" etched in the fuller. Iron knucklebow hilt with partially worn off stamped decoration. Original grip cover with brass wire winding and braided ferrules. Grooved pommel with stamped decoration. Length 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 weapon, melee weapons,

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