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Old 25th March 2009, 08:59 PM   #1
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Default Pappenheimer Rapiers, German, ca. 1630

This one was sold at Auctions Imperial one year ago. Although it was described as 'English' it was actually a German piece, the blade dated 1627. The only trouble was that the blade seemed to have been repaired in its working time.

The blade was inscribed by its maker:

ME FECIT SOLINGEN WILHELM WIRSBERG.

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Old 25th March 2009, 09:03 PM   #2
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The next one was also sold at Auctions Imperial, March 15, 2008.

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And an absolutely fine and important piece retaining its original sheath, sold Bonhams, ex-Visser Collection, in 2007, to a friend of mine.

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Default A Variant Pappenheimer Rapier at the Army Museum Stockholm

I owe two photos to kisak - thanks a lot, kisak!

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What is the first sword from the left?

Muenchnen town watch?
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