brandenburg rapier with engravings Middeleeuwse broches Burgonets like this were worn

Burgonets like this were worn by cavalry across Europe from the second half of the 16th century

They are well-suited to early medieval re-enactment

2 cm long with a blade of 28

For reenactment groups and sword fighting schools

brandenburg rapier with engravings Middeleeuwse broches Burgonets like this were wornAn impressive rapier by Windlass Steelcrafts, crafted after historical swords from the 17th century. Such rapiers were used primarily for duelling. Aristocrats wore rapiers chiefly as a fashion object. A rapier such as this would have conferred considerable prestige upon its owner in the 17th century. The sublime basket of this rapier is constructed from swept and twisted steel. The beautiful black horn grip with steel wire spirals emphasises the