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Tag Archives: hilt

Rapier hilts archetypes

A link to my article in Acta Periodica Duellatorum about rapier hilt typology, based on A.V.B Norman’s book.

2026/03/31 in Weapon design.

Plates in Thibault’s hilts

On Thibault’s Table 27, perforated plates cover the hilts’ front openings.

2021/07/03 in Source analysis, Weapon design.

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