A original sword, Pappenheimer Style Rapier, North European, 1620 - 1640s.
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A original sword, Pappenheimer Style Rapier, North European, 1620 - 1640s.

Estimate: EUR 1800.00 - 2200.00

Starting Bid: EUR 1300.00

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Description

A original sword, Pappenheimer Style Rapier, North European, 1620 - 1640s. Steel straight, tapering blade, decorated with engraved decor in the form of a wave on each side. Characteristic hilt with iron looping bars and a iron pommel. Two convex plates that protect the hand are decorated with geometric patterns and holes. Wooden handle with remains of leather. A good collector's item with signs of time. The Pappenheimer-type rapier received its name in honor of the German Count Gottfried Heinrich von Pappenheim, commander-in-chief of the Catholic League troops in the Thirty Years' War. Possibly the Reitar regiments under his command were armed with weapons with this form of hilt. length 117 cm.

Condition

Good condition

Dimensions

Height 117 cm / 46.1 in