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An officer's small-sword, Central Europe, 18th century Double-edged thrusting blade of flattened hexagonal section (somewhat pitted) with remnants of brass-inlaid gadroon decoration on both sides at the forte. Brass hilt with a finely perforated guard plate bearing floral decoration in relief (knucklebow soft-soldered). Fluted pommel and a grip wound with corded brass wire. Length 99 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, dress sword, swords, thrusting, thrustings, smallsword, epee de cour, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, military, militaria, object, objects, sti,
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