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Arms & Armor Auction

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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for our May 5th Premier Auction an eclectic grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest. Preview available at LewisAndGrant.com.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, the equal to which has not been seen in the United States in over a decade. This collection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Continental Hand and a Half Sword (Lot 3), a fine Italian Eared Dagger (Lot 8), and an intimidating Two-Handed Broadsword (Lot 11). Also crossing the block will be a selection of exceptional Saxon Swords (Lots 12, 13) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 32-41). It is difficult to select lots to highlight, as the entire selection is truly superlative.

Following the early arms and armor, we are privileged to present selections from the collection of distinguished film producer John D. Schofield (Lots 116-196). Mr. Schofield served as a...
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Good Early 17th Century Burgonet

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 325)      

One piece skull with rope ridge. Well-formed visor with rope border. Both ear pieces show rope borders en suite, as does rear lame. **Remarkably good original condition throughout with no significant corrosion and no replaced parts. It is very unusual to find these open burgonets with their original ear flaps, and this fine example retains both. Interior shows remains of leather lining. It's one piece skull showing good delamination and is far above average in terms of quality.**
One piece skull with rope ridge. Well-formed visor with rope border. Both ear pieces show rope borders en suite, as does rear lame. **Remarkably good original condition t...morehroughout with no significant corrosion and no replaced parts. It is very unusual to find these open burgonets with their original ear flaps, and this fine example retains both. Interior shows remains of leather lining. It's one piece skull showing good delamination and is far above average in terms of quality.**

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Good Italian Pikeman's Cabasset ca. 1600

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 325)      

Finely forged one-piece skull with pear stalk at apex. Decorative brass lining rivets with missing plume holder. Unusually finely forged and of good weight. One lining washer of recent manufacture. The interior rough from the hammer. Weight 3.25 pounds. Better quality than usually found.
Finely forged one-piece skull with pear stalk at apex. Decorative brass lining rivets with missing plume holder. Unusually finely forged and of good weight. One lining wa...moresher of recent manufacture. The interior rough from the hammer. Weight 3.25 pounds. Better quality than usually found.

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A Scarce North European Broadsword Ca. 1640

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 325)      

32.75" broad encurved diamond section blade. Steel half-basket hilt with embossed shell and thumb ring. Single down curved quillon. Twisted brass waisted wood grip bound with twisted brass wire. Solid copper Turk's heads. Onion pommel with decoration. **Blade with some staining but generally good. Wire wrapping is excellent. Pommel in condition with hilt.**
32.75" broad encurved diamond section blade. Steel half-basket hilt with embossed shell and thumb ring. Single down curved quillon. Twisted brass waisted wood grip bound ...morewith twisted brass wire. Solid copper Turk's heads. Onion pommel with decoration. **Blade with some staining but generally good. Wire wrapping is excellent. Pommel in condition with hilt.**

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Italian Left Hand Dagger Circa 1620

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 325)      

Blade length 12”, 17 ½” overall. Double-edged blade stamped at forte with makers mark and OF (?). Quillon with large thumb ring and swelling quillions. Elaborate complex wire wrapped grip with fine Turk's heads. Onion pommel, pommel nut appears to be completely undisturbed. **Blade stained with several extremely minor old chips, likely from use. Quillions cleaned, pommel cleaned in the European manner. Wire wrapped grip is excellent. A handsome dagger.**
Blade length 12”, 17 ½” overall. Double-edged blade stamped at forte with makers mark and OF (?). Quillon with large thumb ring and swelling quillions. Elaborate com...moreplex wire wrapped grip with fine Turk's heads. Onion pommel, pommel nut appears to be completely undisturbed. **Blade stained with several extremely minor old chips, likely from use. Quillions cleaned, pommel cleaned in the European manner. Wire wrapped grip is excellent. A handsome dagger.**

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A Late 16th Century Italian Left Handed Dagger

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 325)      

A good Italian left-handed dagger with stout, well-formed 9 3/4" double edged blade, quillon thumb ring, and tapered octagonal quillions. Steel pommel with well-formed wire wrapped grip and small Turk's heads. 14 1/4" overall. **Condition of blade is stained with some very light pitting, guard with considerable traces of original bright gilding. Pommel with traces of original gilding around pommel nut. Dagger is homogenous and has never been dismounted. A fine Renaissance dagger.**
A good Italian left-handed dagger with stout, well-formed 9 3/4" double edged blade, quillon thumb ring, and tapered octagonal quillions. Steel pommel with well-formed wi...morere wrapped grip and small Turk's heads. 14 1/4" overall. **Condition of blade is stained with some very light pitting, guard with considerable traces of original bright gilding. Pommel with traces of original gilding around pommel nut. Dagger is homogenous and has never been dismounted. A fine Renaissance dagger.**

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Rare Late 16th Century Italian Target

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 325)      

Diameter 21.25", weight, 6.5 pounds. Made in one piece decorated by raised relief rays and pie crust rim. Fitted with central spike. Interior showing marks from the hammer. While most of the shields of this type encountered by collectors are of a lightweight construction meant for parades and ceremonies, this particular example was made for the stresses of combat. A rare find. **Some darkening and oxidation present accompanied by appropriate delamination. Arm straps are missing.**
Diameter 21.25", weight, 6.5 pounds. Made in one piece decorated by raised relief rays and pie crust rim. Fitted with central spike. Interior showing marks from the hamme...morer. While most of the shields of this type encountered by collectors are of a lightweight construction meant for parades and ceremonies, this particular example was made for the stresses of combat. A rare find. **Some darkening and oxidation present accompanied by appropriate delamination. Arm straps are missing.**

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Complete "Cap-A-Pied" Suit of European Armor

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 325)      

Includes close helmet with visor and buff, front breast and backplate, one piece tassets, pauldrons, legs, and gauntlets (missing fingers). The quality throughout is excellent, with many pieces showing proper delamination. Pointed rivets with slash decorated breastplate with relief panel and median ridge in imitation of gussets. The exact date of this armor cannot be determined, but appears to be 18th century as the steel involved is pre-bessemer process. However, it is not being sold as a period 16th or 17th century suit. The quality throughout with exemplary. Once properly mounted this would be the centerpiece of anyone's arms and armor collection. Mounting frame not included.
Includes close helmet with visor and buff, front breast and backplate, one piece tassets, pauldrons, legs, and gauntlets (missing fingers). The quality throughout is exce...morellent, with many pieces showing proper delamination. Pointed rivets with slash decorated breastplate with relief panel and median ridge in imitation of gussets. The exact date of this armor cannot be determined, but appears to be 18th century as the steel involved is pre-bessemer process. However, it is not being sold as a period 16th or 17th century suit. The quality throughout with exemplary. Once properly mounted this would be the centerpiece of anyone's arms and armor collection. Mounting frame not included.

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Munich Town Guard Morion Ca. 1600

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 325)      

Two-piece skull with finely formed comb and peaks. A slightly more elaborate example of this well known type. Raised relief of sunburst, fitted with brass rosettes. **Retains what appears to be most original blackening Three missing rosettes. Plume holder intact. Overall good condition.**
Two-piece skull with finely formed comb and peaks. A slightly more elaborate example of this well known type. Raised relief of sunburst, fitted with brass rosettes. **Ret...moreains what appears to be most original blackening Three missing rosettes. Plume holder intact. Overall good condition.**

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German Sturmhaube Helmet Circa 1600

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 325)      

Fine German sturmhalbe/burgonet ca. 1600. The skull is two pieces with high comb and roped border. The skull itself finely formed. Visor with pie crust and embossed decoration. Both ear pieces with pie-crust border appear to be original to helmet. Neck lame with original pie crust border original to helmet. **Overall condition is remarkable with very little pitting and only some expected and desirable delamination. The brim struck on left side of visor with what appears to be a Nuremberg mark. For condition and quality one of the finest examples of this well known type of helm to be offered in many years.**
Fine German sturmhalbe/burgonet ca. 1600. The skull is two pieces with high comb and roped border. The skull itself finely formed. Visor with pie crust and embossed decor...moreation. Both ear pieces with pie-crust border appear to be original to helmet. Neck lame with original pie crust border original to helmet. **Overall condition is remarkable with very little pitting and only some expected and desirable delamination. The brim struck on left side of visor with what appears to be a Nuremberg mark. For condition and quality one of the finest examples of this well known type of helm to be offered in many years.**

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Fine One Piece Italian Comb Morion Helmet

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 325)      

Good Italian comb morion ca. 1600. Skull made in one piece. Pie crust border. **All elaborate lining rivets intact. One peak with damage. This fine morion retaining nearly all of its original blued finish. Interior rough from the hammer. Helmet with incised decoration. A fine Italian morion in remarkably good condition.**
Good Italian comb morion ca. 1600. Skull made in one piece. Pie crust border. **All elaborate lining rivets intact. One peak with damage. This fine morion retaining nearl...morey all of its original blued finish. Interior rough from the hammer. Helmet with incised decoration. A fine Italian morion in remarkably good condition.**

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Very Fine Partial Suit of English Cromwellian Armor ca. 1640

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 325)      

Breastplate of very fine quality showing expected delamination in remarkably fine condition and of much better quality than is usually encountered. Two large tassets of equally good quality adorned with diamonds, hearts, and innumerable rivets. One with armorers mark "H". The finest quality pikeman's armor we have seen for sale in decades. **Condition is exemplary throughout.**
Breastplate of very fine quality showing expected delamination in remarkably fine condition and of much better quality than is usually encountered. Two large tassets of e...morequally good quality adorned with diamonds, hearts, and innumerable rivets. One with armorers mark "H". The finest quality pikeman's armor we have seen for sale in decades. **Condition is exemplary throughout.**

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Mid-17th Century Munitions Breastplate

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 325)      

Great weight and abbreviated peasod form. No gussets. Rolled rims with interior rough from the hammer showing great age. Armor is marked "S" underneath collar. Weight 8.5 pounds.
Great weight and abbreviated peasod form. No gussets. Rolled rims with interior rough from the hammer showing great age. Armor is marked "S" underneath collar. Weight 8.5...more pounds.

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Late 17th Century Breast and Back Plate for a Cuirassier Armor

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 325)      

Breastplate with line engraving, armorers marks, further marked "35". One side with old period repair. Straps are old but relatively modern replacements. Other than repairs as noted, breastplate shows great age and excellent exfoliation. Back plate pierced to match and has not been cleaned and has significant corrosion on top left portion. Deeply struck with armors mark, possibly English, appears to have "[crown]/CR" marking.
Breastplate with line engraving, armorers marks, further marked "35". One side with old period repair. Straps are old but relatively modern replacements. Other than repai...morers as noted, breastplate shows great age and excellent exfoliation. Back plate pierced to match and has not been cleaned and has significant corrosion on top left portion. Deeply struck with armors mark, possibly English, appears to have "[crown]/CR" marking.

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Cromwellian Era Pot Helmet Circa 1625

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 325)      

A fine Cromwellian pot helmet ca. 1640 of characteristic form with raised relief decoration to skull. Innumerable lining rivets. All original interior rough from the hammer. **Still retains traces of original linen lining. A much better example than commonly encountered. Would rate excellent overall for condition.**
A fine Cromwellian pot helmet ca. 1640 of characteristic form with raised relief decoration to skull. Innumerable lining rivets. All original interior rough from the hamm...moreer. **Still retains traces of original linen lining. A much better example than commonly encountered. Would rate excellent overall for condition.**

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English Cromwellian "Lobster Tail" Helmet Circa 1645 (?)

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 325)      

Skull made in two pieces with three barred visor. One-piece tail with three imitation lames. One original earpiece intact but reattached with later leather. This well-known type was used during the English civil war by the famous Parliamentarian cavalry troops. **Entirely original condition with pitted metal but acceptable for a battle helmet of this type.**
Skull made in two pieces with three barred visor. One-piece tail with three imitation lames. One original earpiece intact but reattached with later leather. This well-kno...morewn type was used during the English civil war by the famous Parliamentarian cavalry troops. **Entirely original condition with pitted metal but acceptable for a battle helmet of this type.**

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16th (?) Century Chanfron

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 325)      

A rare and attractive Italian full chanfron in five pieces etched throughout its length with classic Pisan motifs of warriors, helmets, swords, and polearms known as "pots and mops". Studded with numerous copper rivets. The interior shows marks from hammer and great age. Nose piece removable. Central spike of brass with gilding on spiral fluted spike. Plume holder of brass. **Etching undoubtedly of a later date to enhance the attractiveness of this rare piece of horse armor. Because of the remarkably fine condition of the etching and exterior, we are unable to guarantee that it is of a late renaissance date. Remnants of old leather lining present.**
A rare and attractive Italian full chanfron in five pieces etched throughout its length with classic Pisan motifs of warriors, helmets, swords, and polearms known as "pot...mores and mops". Studded with numerous copper rivets. The interior shows marks from hammer and great age. Nose piece removable. Central spike of brass with gilding on spiral fluted spike. Plume holder of brass. **Etching undoubtedly of a later date to enhance the attractiveness of this rare piece of horse armor. Because of the remarkably fine condition of the etching and exterior, we are unable to guarantee that it is of a late renaissance date. Remnants of old leather lining present.**

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Good Continental Basket Hilt Rapier Circa 1620

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 325)      

38" blade with two short fullers and cross mark on each side. The basket with interlocking arms, saltiers, and down-curved quillions. Diminutive pierced shell guard on one side, elaborate steel wire bound grip with steel Turks Heads. Fluted pommel. Blade is patinated and pitted but overall untouched. Basket hilt in good condition, patinated and untouched. Slight damage to shell guard. Grip in excellent condition with old corrosion. Pommel in good condition, matching guard and blade. Sword appears to be untouched and unaltered. Very attractive early 17th century rapier.**
38" blade with two short fullers and cross mark on each side. The basket with interlocking arms, saltiers, and down-curved quillions. Diminutive pierced shell guard on on...moree side, elaborate steel wire bound grip with steel Turks Heads. Fluted pommel. Blade is patinated and pitted but overall untouched. Basket hilt in good condition, patinated and untouched. Slight damage to shell guard. Grip in excellent condition with old corrosion. Pommel in good condition, matching guard and blade. Sword appears to be untouched and unaltered. Very attractive early 17th century rapier.**

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A Classic North European Pappenheimer Hilted Rapier Ca. 1630 (Check)

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 325)      

One of the classic European swords. The Pappenheimer is one the most desirable types and is essential to any sword collection. Similar to Southwick #78. Diamond shaped blade with good maker’s mark on the ricasso. Classic Pappenheimer hilt with finely pieced shells. Recurve quillions are fluted. Grip bound with steel wire with steel Turk's Heads. Urn shaped pommel with cut decoration. Blade is stained with some light pitting but good for a sword of this age. Hilt is gray steel, piercing of shells is good and they are not broken as usually encountered. Blade is slightly loose.
One of the classic European swords. The Pappenheimer is one the most desirable types and is essential to any sword collection. Similar to Southwick #78. Diamond shaped bl...moreade with good maker’s mark on the ricasso. Classic Pappenheimer hilt with finely pieced shells. Recurve quillions are fluted. Grip bound with steel wire with steel Turk's Heads. Urn shaped pommel with cut decoration. Blade is stained with some light pitting but good for a sword of this age. Hilt is gray steel, piercing of shells is good and they are not broken as usually encountered. Blade is slightly loose.

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Unusual Swept Hilt Rapier with Long Backsword Blade and Spanish Bilbo Style Grip

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 325)      

41" blade with 3 long fullers struck with a mark. Both with fullers. Swept Hilt with straight quillions and incised reserves on quillon block. Bilbio-style hilt with articulated bars holding swelled wooden grip. Fluted onion shaped pommel. **Blade is stained and patinated but no serious pitting. Hilt with one bar slightly detached. Wood grip wormed. Pommel mostly smooth gray metal matching the hilt. Sword is perfectly balanced. Most unusual sword.**
41" blade with 3 long fullers struck with a mark. Both with fullers. Swept Hilt with straight quillions and incised reserves on quillon block. Bilbio-style hilt with arti...moreculated bars holding swelled wooden grip. Fluted onion shaped pommel. **Blade is stained and patinated but no serious pitting. Hilt with one bar slightly detached. Wood grip wormed. Pommel mostly smooth gray metal matching the hilt. Sword is perfectly balanced. Most unusual sword.**

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A Rare North European Tessak Saber Circa 1630

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 325)      

31" broad curved blade with two short fullers. The classic and rare form of sword is rarely encountered. Classic Tessak hilt with recurved quillions, basket guard with finger loop on the left side. Square pommel with cut work decoration. Spiral-carved wood grip wrapped with steel wire and two Turk's heads. **Shows great age, small lost at the extreme tip. Hilt is patinated but in good condition, one old repair to one branch. A classic example of this most desirable sword, the ancestor to all sabers.**
31" broad curved blade with two short fullers. The classic and rare form of sword is rarely encountered. Classic Tessak hilt with recurved quillions, basket guard with fi...morenger loop on the left side. Square pommel with cut work decoration. Spiral-carved wood grip wrapped with steel wire and two Turk's heads. **Shows great age, small lost at the extreme tip. Hilt is patinated but in good condition, one old repair to one branch. A classic example of this most desirable sword, the ancestor to all sabers.**

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A Rare 17th Century North European Sinclair Hilted Backsword Circa 1630

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 325)      

37.5" curved blade, 1.25" at the forte. The steel hilt of classic "Sinclair" style with three branches. The recurved quillions en suite, leather-covered wood grip. Domed square pommel. **Patinated steel with some corrosion but generally good for this classic type of backsword. Leather wrapping shows some moderate wear with wire missing.**
37.5" curved blade, 1.25" at the forte. The steel hilt of classic "Sinclair" style with three branches. The recurved quillions en suite, leather-covered wood grip. Domed ...moresquare pommel. **Patinated steel with some corrosion but generally good for this classic type of backsword. Leather wrapping shows some moderate wear with wire missing.**

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Rare Composite English Silvered and Gilt Rapier Circa 1640

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 325)      

36.75" blade length. A rare English late basket hilt type rapier often referred to as a mortuary type. The replacement blade with short single fuller on left side, otherwise plain. The hilt elaborately cast, chased, and pierced of steel but silvered in the English manner. Recurved quillions with decorated knuckle guard. Pommel decorated with pellets en suite with guard. Wood grip wrapped with copper wire, copper Turk's heads. This is a lovely and rare hilt deserving of a better blade. **Some oxidation and staining to bade, which has taken on a smooth pewter finish. Copper wire remains in very good condition with only minor loosening.**
36.75" blade length. A rare English late basket hilt type rapier often referred to as a mortuary type. The replacement blade with short single fuller on left side, otherw...moreise plain. The hilt elaborately cast, chased, and pierced of steel but silvered in the English manner. Recurved quillions with decorated knuckle guard. Pommel decorated with pellets en suite with guard. Wood grip wrapped with copper wire, copper Turk's heads. This is a lovely and rare hilt deserving of a better blade. **Some oxidation and staining to bade, which has taken on a smooth pewter finish. Copper wire remains in very good condition with only minor loosening.**

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Composite Hilt Transitional Rapier Circa 1660

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 325)      

36" spearpoint blade. An unusual sword with blade etched "SOLI DEO GLORIA” (Glory to God Alone) along with floral themes and panel of a bearded gentleman in 17th century habit. Unique bevel-edged blade with one flat. Pierced shell type guard with two trumpet shaped quillions. Spirally fluted wood grip with velvet covering. Engraved bulbous pommel. A very interesting sword. **Some scattered oxidation to blade taking on a pewter patination. Velvet on grip is worn with loose wire.**
36" spearpoint blade. An unusual sword with blade etched "SOLI DEO GLORIA” (Glory to God Alone) along with floral themes and panel of a bearded gentleman in 17th centur...morey habit. Unique bevel-edged blade with one flat. Pierced shell type guard with two trumpet shaped quillions. Spirally fluted wood grip with velvet covering. Engraved bulbous pommel. A very interesting sword. **Some scattered oxidation to blade taking on a pewter patination. Velvet on grip is worn with loose wire.**

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Classic Early Spanish Caribe Hilt Bilboa Broad Sword Ca. 1720

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 325)      

37" blade with center fuller, markings in the fuller on both sides. Blade with running wolf mark along with Catholic symbology. Struck at forte with crown and "PWE". Basket hilt engraved with foliage. Straight quillions. Copper wrapped bilboa style grip. Pommel cast with foliage. **Blade with light staining. Hilt lightly stained with clear engraving. Grip is excellent. A classic Bilbio.**
37" blade with center fuller, markings in the fuller on both sides. Blade with running wolf mark along with Catholic symbology. Struck at forte with crown and "PWE". Bask...moreet hilt engraved with foliage. Straight quillions. Copper wrapped bilboa style grip. Pommel cast with foliage. **Blade with light staining. Hilt lightly stained with clear engraving. Grip is excellent. A classic Bilbio.**

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Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier Circa 1750

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 325)      

37" blade, 7" false edge running to the tip. .750" at the guard, the edge is .250 and tapers down to the false edge. Writhen cup hilt rapier with cup rim, quillions and pommel ensuite. **All metal is gray with staining. Overall very good.**
37" blade, 7" false edge running to the tip. .750" at the guard, the edge is .250 and tapers down to the false edge. Writhen cup hilt rapier with cup rim, quillions and p...moreommel ensuite. **All metal is gray with staining. Overall very good.**

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