Swept Hilt Rapier–help with inscription

[ulfberth]

Hi Cathey,

thats a classic rapier and indeed early 17th C.
This pommel shape can also be found on pappenheimer type rapiers.
To me one side of the blade reads A L E M A N I A.
The shell like scales look like an old restoration, this is often the case with this type of scales and not problematic.
A very nice and Original rapier.

Kind regards

Ulfberth