[urbanspaceman]

Hello Fernando.
Of all the swept-hilt rapiers, that one is my favourite - by a long way. I've looked at your avatar many times and admired the sword. Somehow, it speaks to me.
I searched a long time to acquire a similar one and finally came across this.
I have not been able to find out who made it or where it came from, but I suspect it looks like a 'City Guard' shield - of which there are a multitude; also, I am unfamiliar with the script.
I abandoned the search and simply enjoyed the sword.
With regard to the Hernandez senior rapier: I will attempt to take more detailed photos when it arrives.
Regards, Keith.
ps
Incidentally, observe these traces of a gold coloured metal in the ricasso; are they just part of the mix or do they have some significance; I was never certain. KF