Italian swept hilt rapier 3
The rapier sword was both a stylish accessory and weapon
of self-defence used by civilian and military gentlemen through out
the 16th and 17th century. This rapier has a swept hilt design to
protect an unarmoured users hand. This early 17th century
Italian swept hilt rapier features a gilt hilt an the ricasso of
blade stamped with a crowned 'R'.
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RI_DC_0000168
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