#121 Dresden Rapier
Carried as personal weapons by the bodyguard of Christian I (1586-1591), Elector of Saxony. The hilt was probably constructed in Dresden. The blade has the Milan town mark on the original, but this is fairly certain to be a German forgery. The blade is wider at the hilt then most rapiers and is, in fact, what many people would consider a broadsword blade. These extremely heavy rapiers were often used as calvary side arms. The hilt is finished with a wavy chiseled pattern in steel. The fore ring is filled with a pierced plate. The grip is wire-bound. The clean lines and deadly function combined in this rapier make it a classic. Combine it with the matching parrying dagger and by-knife to create a beautiful set.

Original: Circa 1590 Saxon (Dresden), Victoria & Albert Museum, London (M34)

Overall length: 43"; Blade: 37.3" x 1.75"; Weight: 3.8 pounds

$870 + $40 shipping and handling


#116 Rapier Scabbard
A heavy leather scabbard with a single seam up the back side available in black or brown. [ View Details ]

$95 + $14 shipping and handling (free s/h if ordered with sword)