A GERMAN RAPIER SWORD
The complex hilt finely forged of round section bars with roped decoration and engraved pommel, the wooden grip with cord wrap. The exceptionally long, double-edged blade of lenticular section, forged with a rectangular forte with a short flat to either side and central fuller. First quarter of the 17th century. Minor wear overall, guard slightly loose. Overall length 138cm. Condition III
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The complex hilt finely forged of round section bars with roped decoration and engraved pommel, the wooden grip with cord wrap. The exceptionally long, double-edged blade of lenticular section, forged with a rectangular forte with a short flat to either side and central fuller. First quarter of the 17th century. Minor wear overall, guard slightly loose. Overall length 138cm. Condition III
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