Seeking Help with Blade Marks

Cathey · 7th May 2016, 01:11 AM

Good morning

Firstly my apologies for not responding to my own post sooner, however I have been extremely time poor of late.

Jim, I have attached close ups of Anchor mark for you, and the more I look at this sword the more I agree it has a cut down rapier blade.

Richard, how did you know my eyesight is not as good as it was? I must confess my translation of the letter was my best guess. I am more than happy to explore the possibility that the inscription is xx LS x XISI xx.

Jasper, if the letters are IX XINI, would that make the blade Italian (Sicily) do you think?

Cheers Cathey and Rex

7th May 2016, 01:11 AM	#13
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 284	Apologies for my tardiness Good morning Firstly my apologies for not responding to my own post sooner, however I have been extremely time poor of late. Jim, I have attached close ups of Anchor mark for you, and the more I look at this sword the more I agree it has a cut down rapier blade. Richard, how did you know my eyesight is not as good as it was? I must confess my translation of the letter was my best guess. I am more than happy to explore the possibility that the inscription is xx LS x XISI xx. Jasper, if the letters are IX XINI, would that make the blade Italian (Sicily) do you think? Cheers Cathey and Rex Attached Images

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