Rapier with Spanish blade
The rapier 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 knuckleguard covering
the ricasso of the blade - an area often 'pinched' by the wielder
for extra control - to offer protection for an unarmoured hand.
The hilt of this rapier features a delicate foliate pattern
against blackened steel. The blade is inscribed with 'Valencia me
fecit', meaning the blade was made in the Spanish city of
Valencia.
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RI_DC_0000126
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