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Smallsword
Emerging in the late 17th century and peaking in the 18th century, the Smallsword symbolised the transition from military combat to civilian elegance. Developed in Europe, particularly France and England, it became a staple among aristocrats, reflecting both social status and duelling prowess.
The smallsword was one of the defining European swords of the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Light,...