Hi Kronckew,
It's a rare French fire axe from around 1900 - a direct descendant of the Boarding axe that it closely resembles.
It may even have gone to sea as a fire axe in the military but it came after the age of sail.
A. Giroult from Paris operated from approx 1870 - 1930 supplying helmets, buttons, uniforms and equipment to the French fire brigade and the military and sold some swords as well.
I'd say this was a good find and a good buy.
I've no idea what DEPOSF means though.
Regards,
CC
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