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Ian · 25th July 2025, 07:10 AM

Hi Detlef,

You could be correct about the age of your sword. Always hard to judge age of these items from pictures.

I tend to be conservative about the markings on your sword that I described earlier in this thread, because I have only seen them on swords that I would consider post-WWII in manufacture. Similarly, I've not seen the "turtle" mark or those spine markings on "antique" swords. Always willing to be proven wrong.

Also, please note that I use the term "vintage" for items 50-99 years old, and reserve "antique" for 100+ years old. Thus, "vintage" includes part of the period you describe.

Regards, Ian.

25th July 2025, 07:10 AM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,448	Hi Detlef, You could be correct about the age of your sword. Always hard to judge age of these items from pictures. I tend to be conservative about the markings on your sword that I described earlier in this thread, because I have only seen them on swords that I would consider post-WWII in manufacture. Similarly, I've not seen the "turtle" mark or those spine markings on "antique" swords. Always willing to be proven wrong. Also, please note that I use the term "vintage" for items 50-99 years old, and reserve "antique" for 100+ years old. Thus, "vintage" includes part of the period you describe. Regards, Ian.