Small sword
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The small sword or smallsword is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity
Sword of Napoléon, carried at the Battle of Austerlitz and which he kept all his life.
Hilt of the sword worn by students of the École Polytechnique in dress uniform
A smallsword of c. 1760, showing the light construction and narrow thrusting blade of this type of sword
Rapier
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A rapier is a type of sword originally used in Spain and Italy. The name designates a sword with a straight, slender and sharply pointed two-edged long blade wielded in one hand. Known for its elegant
Small sword
…claybeg, French: épée de cour, lit. “Sword of the court”) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier (espada ropera) of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was during the 18th century, when any civilian or soldier with…
Espada ropera, first half of the 17th century
Swept hilt, an Italian fashion
Swept hilt, an Italian fashion
Pappenheimer, a German innovation