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Smallsword with very broad blade, Italian or Spanish, c. 1730 (hexbear.net)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Mostly worn by Gentlemen, not for the hoi polloi. It’s a duelling sword / fashion accessory / symbol of rank depending on the time and the individual. Primarily worn at court and in town rather than on campaign though officers may have carried them on campaign, again as a symbol of rank.