Rapier with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rapier with Scabbard features a long, slender sword with a pointed tip and a flat, broad blade. The hilt is made of metal and has a brown, woven or cord-wrapped grip. A large, curved guard protects the hand, with two quillons extending out to either side. The pommel is spherical with a button on top. The blade is engraved with writing. The background of the image is gray.