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This is a rapier sword, a term given to all those swords that were used as a weapon of personal defense and that were part of the clothing and fashion of the time. Famous Spanish legend who carries this sword:
“DON'T TAKE ME AWAY WITHOUT REASON, DON'T ENBAINE ME WITHOUT HONOR”
Used, as we can see, already in the 16th century and has been used until the 19th century. Norman's book places this type of knob at number 25 and its use, between 1545-1560.
- GUARNITION: all made of iron, decorated with vegetal motifs of gold cofferdam. Knob in the shape of an inverted top with a flat knob and, at the bottom, a simulated ferrule. Tapered cuff. Sparrowhawks turned in the opposite direction, which increase in thickness and end in small knobs. In front, a large protective bridge. On the back there are two pins that end in two pins on the front, thus protecting the back, which is flat.
- BLADE: straight, with a significant width. In the first third, a single table and with empty space on both sides. It is engraved with the famous Spanish legend.
- INSCRIPTION: DON'T TAKE ME AWAY WITHOUT REASON, DON'T ENBAIN ME WITHOUT HONOR
Piton Rapier Sword (16th century)
ÁLAVAR ARMORY MUSEUMA
To compare current designs related to this historical tour, you can explore sword catalog. Consult each sheet for the materials, measurements and indicated use; These models do not necessarily reproduce the historical piece described.
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Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spadologist)
