short Italian Rapier?
Hello; I recently purchased this short sword. 31 1/4" blade and 38 inches overall. The pommel, quillons and ring guard are decorated with Roman or Greek faces in silver (I think). The blade is marked on both sides "XX FRIDERICO PICININO XX" and an arrowhead and line through a circle. So...is this a short rapier? a riding sword? Italian? Approximate date of manufacture? Any insights are appreciated...
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