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| Antique print - Wonderful Antique Fencing Print - 'The Parry in Tierce' 1911A wonderful period print of a photograph from a British Sporting BookThis is one of a series of photographs showing fencing maneuvers. This one shows 'The Parry in Tierce'. The primary function of a parry is to prevent an opponent's attack from landing. During a bout, parries are commenced from the "en garde" (neutral) position, when an opponent's attack is considered threatening - a lovely period illustration. |
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