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Old 3rd November 2010, 08:39 PM   #4
Matchlock
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The first two images show a very fine Late Gothic Sword, probably Italian, ca. 1480.

The Gothic painting scene of the Beheading of St. Barbara shows various types of fine South German swords, ca. 1480.

The sculpture represents the young King Louis XII of France, ca. 1620; note the rapier pommel.

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Michael
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