A German Pappenheim rapier,circa 1630 Double-edged blade of flattened diamond section and a recessed ricasso. Both sides of the forte bear ornamental etchings of decorative motifs and portraits with the(rubbed)inscription,"SOLIDEO GLORIA". Characteristical iron cup-guard hilt with a pair of sprung-in concave plates pierced with geometric patterns. Later,twisted iron and copper wire grip winding with Turk's heads. Quillons somewhat bent,one side broken. The cup-guard frame broken on one side. Length 118 cm,historic,historical,,17th century,sword,sword,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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