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Old 3rd August 2024, 03:37 PM   #1
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Thank you Jim for your information on rapiers in this style !

You mentioned the example in the Wallace Collection. It belongs in this thread:

https://wallacelive.wallacecollectio...ype=detailView
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Old 3rd August 2024, 05:29 PM   #2
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I noticed that Christian IV portrait further up in this thread with him on his war horse with his riding sword also shows him carrying his Danish made wheellock pistols, that saw a few wars with him. Currently on display in Copenhagen. I took this photo three weeks ago:
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Thank you Jim for your information on rapiers in this style !

You mentioned the example in the Wallace Collection. It belongs in this thread:

https://wallacelive.wallacecollectio...ype=detailView
Wow! well done Arne.............it isnt pictured in the book.
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