Rapier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rapier titled "Rapier" by an artist not specified. The rapier features a long, slender blade with a central inscription that reads, "POR EL REX CARLOS III," oriented vertically. The hilt consists of a half-moon-shaped guard with two curved extensions on either side to protect the hand. A thin, curved metal bar extends from the guard to form a partial circle on the right side. The grip is made of dark wood or another material with a ribbed texture and a small, round pommel at the top. The background of the image is a solid gray color.