Beautiful French Swept-Hilt Rapier Sword w/ Edged & Etched BladeA finely crafted 17th century French Swept hilt Rapier featuring a single edged, double fullered blade adorned with beautifully engraved military and floral motifs. The steel hilt, with its complex swept guard design, provided superior hand protection and balance, making it ideal for dueling and combat. Swept hilt rapiers were widely used across Europe from the late 16th to early 17th centuries, favored for their agility in thrust based combat. The