Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. weapon components
7. edged weapon components
8. hilts

Anotations

Scope note:

Sword hilts in which the knuckle guard extends or splits into one or more bars that sweep down in an S-shaped curve to link with the arms of the hilt. They were commonly made for rapiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.