Fernando K and Will - yes according to Wiki it does seem to be a stylised representation of a metal arrow head. The symbol pointing down is used in English heraldry. And I guess the link may well be the royal sport of deer hunting. 
 
 
Does anyone have any swords marked with the arrow? 
 
Regards, 
David.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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