Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: German, Solingen
Artist: Meves Berns
Artist bio: German, Solingen, active early 17th century
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: German
Date: ca. 1610–20
Medium: Steel, silver, copper
Dimensions: L. 47 5/16 in. (120.2 cm); L. of blade 41 in. (104.1 cm); W. 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 13 oz. (1275.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  Solingen     
Credit line: Bequest of Col. Wickliffe P. Draper, 1972
Accession year: 1973