An Italian rapier,circa 1600 Straight,double-edged blade of diamond section,flattened in the lower third,a Spanish smith's mark struck iron on the ricasso. Finely forged knuckle-bow hilt,with remnants of the fastening for a guard plate on the obverse side and thumb ring on the reverse side. Leather grip cover with Turk's heads,pommel cut en suite with a large top nut. Length 124 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cu,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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