Product description
Since the sixteenth century, the rapier has been the main dueling weapon of the bourgeoisie. The 'Pappenheimer' rapier type is named after the German count and general Gottfried Heinrich Pappenheim. He came from an old Bavarian family that participated in the Crusades. He himself is best known for his courageous performance during the Thirty Years War. In 1632 he defeated the Swedes at the Battle of Lutzen. However, this was the last battle of his glorious career, as he died after getting hit by a cannonball.
Typical for the Pappenheimer rapier is the basket-shaped guard, which protects the hand. This decorative rapier has a grip wrapped in steel wire, the guard is lined with luxurious red velvet. It is delivered including a wooden scabbard covered with black leather, the scabbard has steel chapes.
