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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)            This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Arms & Armor Gustav Vasa Rapier
Original: c. 1550, German Hilt, Blade possibly Swedish, Royal Armory, Stockholm This beautiful rapier is based on the personal weapon of King Gustavus Vasa (1494-1560) of Sweden who led the Swedish independence from the Danish king. It represents a good example of an early style of rapier designed for the cut and the thrust. While the original hilt consisted of darkened steel gilt with gold-plated engraved silver, this replica is blackened steel with polished elements. Lion heads stand prominent at the ends of each engraved quillion, while a plaque representing the head of Medusa rests upon each of the side rings. The polished steel pommel is engraved and rests upon a blackened octagonal base. The grip is wrapped with two strands of twisted black wire alternating with a single silver strand. See our hands-on review for more details and our featured article on the authentic Vasa rapier. Overall length: 44.625" Weight: 2.9 pounds Width of guard: 10" Blade: 37.5" long below finger rings; 1.25" wide tapering to .625" Grip and pommel: 4.75" Point of Balance (PoB): 3.75" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~24" from guard Has a black leather scabbard. Maker: Arms & Armor of Minnesota 
Inspired by an original located in the
Swedish Royal Armory, Stockholm. Inventory No. 13502 Click to enlarge |
