A MID 17TH CENTURY GERMAN RAPIER with tapering blade of flattened diamond section on iron hilt of Pappenheimer type comprising symmetrical side-rings each with central swelling and enclosing two convex plates each pierced with stars and circular holes, linked by arms and curved bars to scrolled recurved quillons and knuckle-guard, central faceted pommel with button finial, and carved wood grip 100cm overall