A German rapier, circa 1600 Double-edged blade of diamond section (slightly shortened at the point), with geometrical openwork in the double fullers. Chiselled knuckle-bow hilt with guard plate on the obverse. Pointed oval pommel of tapering profile with Turk's heads and spiral iron wire wrap. Edges slightly pitted at the tip. 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, melee weapon, melee weapons, m, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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