I already commented on this particular example sometime ago on Sword Forum, however I'll share a few more thoughts here as well.
As Ed well notes, the configuration of the fullers is somewhat atypical. The central fuller is usually the longest, with the other two typically extending for only a third of the blade length. Because of this the position of the half moon stamps are oddly placed close to the edge - typically placed closer to the center of the blade at the termination of the two outer fullers.
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