A gilt Italian rapier, circa 1580 Double-edged, robust and wide blade. On both sides of the ricasso an oval mark with the inscription "FEDERICO PICININO", in the double fuller on both sides the same signature. Gilt iron swept hilt (of later date) with a pommel pierced with two holes. Leather-covered grip with gilt Turk's heads. Button with later screw. Length cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, mel, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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