Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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LFD 404021238
Windlass Rheinfelden Sword (500478)
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| Overall Length | 1092mm |
| Blade Length | 914mm |
| Weight | 1.07kg |
Because the rapier was almost useless as a military weapon, the variant known as a sword rapier was developed. With the preferred method of parry to the outside, guards were made to cover the hand only on that side. This also allowed the sword to lie closer to the body, making it easier to carry and draw. We named this sword the Rheinfelden, after the battle in 1638. Rheinfelden was besieged by the German Protestant forces, but the Imperialist Bavarian forces attacked as the Germans were crossing a river and caught them by surprise. The Duke of Saxe-Wiemar however, was able to disengage and march down river, cross back over, and attack the Imperialist army from the rear and route them. We feel sure that this type of sword was carried by many of the men on either side.
- $465.00
In Stock
Windlass Steelcrafts has been manufacturing high quality weapons and handicrafts since its inception in 1943. Its founder, Mr. V. P. Windlass set up a manufacturing plant to supply British Gurkha regiments with Kukris, their famous sidearm. Through some key partnerships, Windlass Steelcrafts started exporting to United States and Western Europe in 1979 and since then, have outfitted many armies of the world, provided props to some of the largest Hollywood productions, designed and manufactured some amazing licensed replicas for many top collectible companies and have continued to create products that are both fully functional weapons and works of art.
