German Pappenheimer Rapier, ca. 1620

Description

Forged iron hilt of multi-facted bars, comprising two large side rings, large pas d’ane, from the base of which extends two upturned rings joining the upper side rings; each filled with a plate pierced, embossed and chiseled with floral design. Rear scroll quillon and knuckle guard with scroll finial, stopping short of the chiseled and faceted ovoid pommel with button. Grip wrapped with alternating pairs of twisted and single-strand iron wire and finished with Turks heads top and bottom. Double-edged 42 3/4” (108.6 cm) blade of flattened hexagonal section with 8” central fuller, stamped “IHS” on each side in the fuller. Very good condition, with scattered light pitting and gunmetal gray patina. Overall length 51” (129.5 cm).