A Good Musketeer's Rapier, Probably Saxony, ca. 1600

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A Good Musketeer's Rapier, Probably Saxony, ca. 1600

31st July 2012, 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmitry

What makes it a musketeer's rapier, as opposed to a non-musketeer's rapier?

Hi Dmitry,

The only differentiation I know is that the shorter rapiers belonged to foot soldiers (calivermen and musketeers) while the longer ones were employed by calvarymen.

Best,
Michael

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