Excellent question, Jim, as I have also always wondered about the specific dates on these. Unfortunately, I have nothing to add other than my curiosity! Are we assuming, ten, that the dates are not talisminic or dates of special events from the past? I've seen so many Dutch sabers with the 1770 and 1740 date on them, I began to think that was the case, but hopefully someone will enlighten us. Jasper, are you out there?
