pappenheimer rapier magdeburgSince the sixteenth century, the rapier has been the main dueling weapon of the bourgeoisie. The 'Pappenheimer' rapier type is named after the German count and general Gottfried Heinrich Pappenheim. He came from an old Bavarian family that participated in the Crusades. He himself is best known for his courageous performance during the Thirty Years War. For example, in 1630, under his leadership, the imperial army succeeded in besieging the city of