Kampilan marked "London 1762"

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Hi Bill ,
just a thought....the London 1769 / 1762 may be a retailer's / outfitters mark and the number relates to a pattern or a 'sale' number. There may be more hidden beneath the hilt (such as a company name). British swords with serial numbers tend to be stamped on the spine.... Jim will probably add more on this .

If the stamping is a retailers mark it suggests that the blade was re-worked ( including the Tang ??) and then re-hilted..... I love these mystery swords

Has the blade distal taper ??

Kind Regards David