GOOD SWEPT-HILT RAPIER.
Straight tapered, double-edged diamond section blade with partial center fuller at top on each side and a few indistinct makers marks. Classic iron guard with four branches on each side, a tightly woven steel wire wrapped grip with braided knots at top and bottom, and a large tapered cylindrical pommel with integral capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted and freckled grey patina, and a couple small nicks to one edge. Hilt retains a matching patina with a few minor cracks at intersections of branches. Grip excellent. Hilt is tight with blade. DMG Blade Length: 36 - 1/2" Overall Length: 45" Condition: Dimensions: Length: 45".
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Straight tapered, double-edged diamond section blade with partial center fuller at top on each side and a few indistinct makers marks. Classic iron guard with four branches on each side, a tightly woven steel wire wrapped grip with braided knots at top and bottom, and a large tapered cylindrical pommel with integral capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted and freckled grey patina, and a couple small nicks to one edge. Hilt retains a matching patina with a few minor cracks at intersections of branches. Grip excellent. Hilt is tight with blade. DMG Blade Length: 36 - 1/2" Overall Length: 45" Condition: Dimensions: Length: 45".