Scabbard ID

Radboud · 16th April 2026, 11:31 PM

The stamp, crown over V is one of the Dutch ones that's very common on the m1813 Light Cavalry sabres that are housed in the Rijksmuseum.

According to G.R. Hof in his article on the Dutch Light Cavalry sabre No.1 it's Van Deventer's control mark.

Van Deventer took office as acting controller in 1837.

Based on this and the shape, it's likely for one of the Dutch briquetts. Possibly the naval m1818 No.2 boarding sword.

16th April 2026, 11:31 PM	#3
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 303	The stamp, crown over V is one of the Dutch ones that's very common on the m1813 Light Cavalry sabres that are housed in the Rijksmuseum. According to G.R. Hof in his article on the Dutch Light Cavalry sabre No.1 it's Van Deventer's control mark. Van Deventer took office as acting controller in 1837. Based on this and the shape, it's likely for one of the Dutch briquetts. Possibly the naval m1818 No.2 boarding sword.