Rapier of Emperor Charles V (1500–1558)
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Italian, Milan
Artist: Francesco Negroli
Artist bio: Italian, Milan, ca. 1522–1600
Artist role: Sword maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: ca. 1550–53
Medium: Steel, gold, silver, wood
Dimensions: L. 42 1/4 in. (107.3 cm); L. of blade 36 5/8 in. (93 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1219 g)

Classification: Swords
Geography:  Milan     
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Accession year: 1904