Could you help me with this blucher style saber?

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Eduardo, thank you for that most informative link! That was exactly what I was suggesting and seeing that there were apparently mounted patrols as well, perhaps these sabers were provided.

As Horster seems to have used only initials FH on his blades, it is tempting to think possible the stylized vessel device was used either in a brief period of his manufacture, or aligned with contract for naval oriented swords.

With the merger in 1818 it would seem the cutlasses marked WIDC (West India Docks Constabulary?) would be the terminus post quem for that acronym?

All speculations, and the South American circumstances are intriguing! Thank you for sharing these.

Hi Jim,
Check out this link which I hope is of interest.
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/su...43-4/pp248-268
I think that WIDC stands for West India Docks Company rather than "Constabulary"
Regards Stu

[BBJW]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Hi Jim,
Check out this link which I hope is of interest.
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/su...43-4/pp248-268
I think that WIDC stands for West India Docks Company rather than "Constabulary"
Regards Stu

It stands for company. My WIDC cutlass came from Eastern Europe and how it got there is a mystery. Also the WIDC museum dated it circa 1812-1820 and asked if I cared to donate it. Cheers- bbjw

[awdaniec666]

To round it up, here is a Blücher (M1811/ Säbel a/M) for comparison from my collection.

[Forja Fontenla]

Originally Posted by awdaniec666

To round it up, here is a Blücher (M1811/ Säbel a/M) for comparison from my collection.

Beautiful!!!