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:

Hilts characterized by a cup- or bowl-shaped guard in front of the quillons, covering the user's hand and the arms of the hilt, developed in 17th-century Spain and those parts of Italy under Spanish influence. They are most often found on rapiers.