Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Rapiers
Italian swept hilt rapier 3
- Description:
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The rapier sword was both a stylish accessory and weapon of self-defence used by civilian and military gentlemen through out the 16th and 17th century. This rapier has a swept hilt design to protect an unarmoured users hand. This early 17th century Italian swept hilt rapier features a gilt hilt an the ricasso of blade stamped with a crowned 'R'.
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000168
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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