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Cerjak

15th May 2016 07:27 PM

EARLY EXCAVATED RAPIER CIRCA 1540 – 1560

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Early rapier in excavation condition .
Hilt: A.V Norman type 30 ( 1540-1560)
Pommel : A.V Norman type 12( 1515-35) or E.Oaskeshott type G2
Overall 97 cm
It would be nice if a member could post a picture for a similar sword in good condition.
Best
CERJAK

corrado26

16th May 2016 10:32 AM

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Sorry, I have no Fotos of a good example, but found the item at Hermann Historica auction oct. 2015
corrado26

ulfberth

11th June 2016 07:19 AM

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Hi Jean Luc,

Here is a similar rapier ( not the same ) of the same era.
This one is a French war rapier, mid 16th C with a broad blade and big pommel.
The balance is perfect for both stabbing and slashing and the condition is medium.

kind regards

Ulfberth

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