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Originally Posted by ulfberth
Its German as Jim explained , its a military rapier and a bit earlier ca 1580
here are some variations
Military Rapier Dated: circa 1570-80 Culture: German Measurements: length 127cm/50 inches Provenance: The Dukes of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel; Clarence H. Mackay; Hans von Schulthess, Schloss Au, near Zurich, Switzerland
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Thank you so much!!!! Its GREAT to see you here!!!
That makes this sword so much better to know these insights and that the period is actually earlier by about a generation! As I was looking at the condition of this, I was hoping you would come in as your keen eye on swords of these periods and regions is much needed.