Original Spanish/French Rapier circa 1690-1710 Marked Toledo Antique Gun Parts according to the 1st Infantry

according to the 1st Infantry Division Association's Web site

Disbandment

Straight out of storage in England this is only the third sword we've ever had like this

The 39" barrel bears British proof marks and the brass furniture displays no turning

the men of the 104th Infantry Regiment experienced some of the heaviest fighting and suffered the greatest number of casualties of the U

Original Spanish/French Rapier circa 1690-1710 Marked Toledo Antique Gun Parts according to the 1st InfantryOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a truly lovely small sword 39' in overall length with a 32' double edged blade with deep single fuller to either side deeply marked 'TOLEDO' together with Armorer's mark. The steel hilt is fully worked with silver inlays of human forms and flowers on every possible surface. The grip appears to be tightly wound silver wire most beautifully executed. The blade, of the highest quality, of course is Spanish