Pappenheimer Sword -- myArmoury.com
The rapier was a common choice for a gentleman in the 17th century to defend not only his life, but his very honor. This sword is not only a fantastically functioning weapon, but is also an art piece that captures the spirit of honorable quarrels.
17th Century Pappenheimer Pierced Shell Guard Rapier - Kult …
The complex and protective Pappenheimer hilt is crafted from mild steel and its grip of wood is tightly bound in twisted steel wire. The pierced shell guard is backed by red velvet and a small, black felt tab is fitted atop the guard to protect it from …
Pappenheimer | Unknown | V&A Explore The Collections
A type of rapier known as a 'Pappenheimer' widely used during the Thirty Years War (1618-48), so called because this form of pierced basket hilt was favoured by Gottfried Heinrich, Graf Pappenheim, a famous general for the Hapsburgs.
Sword (Pappenheimer Rapier) - The Art Institute of Chicago
The weapon is often termed a Pappenheimer rapier after the German Count Gottfried Heinrich zu Pappenheim, an imperial field marshal during the conflict. This is an unusually ornate example, with silver and partially gilt lion heads chiseled onto the steel hilt.
Rapiers and Their Hilt Styles Through History - Swordis
Sep 25, 2024 · Pappenheimer Hilt Rapier – Credits: Metropolitan Museum. The Pappenheimer hilt derived its name from Gottfried Heinrich, Count zu Pappenheim, a German commander during the Thirty Years’ War. It features two pierced shell guards that …
Rapier | Cleveland Museum of Art
The "Pappenheimer" hilt seen here is named after Count Pappenheimer (1594-1632) who popularized the style which offered more protection to the hand with its large pierced plates. This weapon has an especially handsome configuration of hilt, pommel, quillons, and guard.
Pappenheimer Rapiers, German, ca. 1630 - Ethnographic Arms
Nov 17, 2010 · The term 'Pappenheimer' seems to derive from later collectors associating this type of rapier with distinct hilt having pierced convex plates in the rings of the guard, to Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim (1594-1632) who was a distinguished cavalry commander in the German Thirty Years War.
Pappenheimer Rapier - Southern Swords
The sword rapier became the sword of choice for most of the military. It was carried by many combatants in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648 AD). The Pappenheimer Rapier was the choice of many, it was light, flexible, capable of both cut and …
17th Century Pappenheimer Rapier - Pierced Shell Guard
The Pappenheimer Rapier has a blade forged from high carbon steel, 17th century. The complex hilt with pierced shell guard is from mild steel with a wooden grip overlaid in twisted steel wire. A felt tab atop the guard protects it from scratching when in contact with the scabbard.
17th Century Pappenheimer Rapier - Medieval Collectibles
If you wish to become a German mercenary from the 1600s, make sure that you check out the 17th Century Pappenheimer Rapier for your ensemble. Made from EN45 high carbon steel, this sword has a thin, double-edged blade. The sword continues with a …
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