EARLY EXCAVATED RAPIER CIRCA 1540 – 1560

Cerjak · 15th May 2016, 07:27 PM

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

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

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

15th May 2016, 07:27 PM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,064	EARLY EXCAVATED RAPIER CIRCA 1540 – 1560 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 Attached Images Last edited by Cerjak; 15th May 2016 at 09:25 PM.

16th May 2016, 10:32 AM	#2
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,167	Sorry, I have no Fotos of a good example, but found the item at Hermann Historica auction oct. 2015 corrado26 Attached Images

11th June 2016, 07:19 AM	#3
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 382	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 Attached Images