Any one that can recommend resources for hangars for rapiers midd to late 16th c. I plan to make a hanger ans scabbard for a del tin 2161 for use with period costumes.
- Are there any original in museums?
- Good pictures of replicas and originals?
- What do correct scabbard metal fittings look like for the rapier period?

Best regards Patrik :

You need not go any farther than our own Photo Albums. In particular, check tihs one out:

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This example is a bit later than what you're after, but is very close. Also check out the portrait gallery in the albums for other examples. Much can be taken from the examination of portraits.

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art:

http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/3517.html

[ edited to include correct URL -- N.]