Rapier with wolf mark from Solingen

Jaspar Bongen (blade)/ Martinal Geyer (decor)1601-1625

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On this blade, in addition to the inscription "ME FECIT SOLINGEN", you can see the Passau quality mark, the wolf. The Solingen bladesmiths dominated the market from the 17th century onwards and appropriated the Passau trademark.

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Title: Rapier with wolf mark from Solingen
Creator: Jaspar Bongen (blade)/ Martinal Geyer (decor)
Date: 1601-1625
Location: Dresden
Type: Melee weapon
Original Source: Rüstkammer, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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