An Italian Falchion

CSinTX · 11th June 2018, 03:18 AM

Got this at auction a little while back but just now got a chance to take good pictures. It was described as a Falchion with composite rapier guard. On closer inspection, it's obvious the guard was made for this blade and is not from a rapier. After some research and help from a friend, I found other examples with similar guards. Obviously, the pitting on the blade does not match the wear on the guard. Perhaps the guard was originally blackened?

All thoughts welcomed. Does anyone recognize the SZ mark?

11th June 2018, 03:18 AM	#1
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	An Italian Falchion Got this at auction a little while back but just now got a chance to take good pictures. It was described as a Falchion with composite rapier guard. On closer inspection, it's obvious the guard was made for this blade and is not from a rapier. After some research and help from a friend, I found other examples with similar guards. Obviously, the pitting on the blade does not match the wear on the guard. Perhaps the guard was originally blackened? All thoughts welcomed. Does anyone recognize the SZ mark? Attached Images Last edited by CSinTX; 11th June 2018 at 04:23 PM.