'Rose' Mark on the spine of Solingen blades

Radboud · 20th November 2023, 12:43 AM

French Year 11 Light cavalry officers' sabre

This sabre is likely to be from the Napoleonic era, but it is possible that dates a little past that. However, the bluing terminates in a straight line, which predates the 1820s change. This blade was retailed by S&K.

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Cartouche with S&K mark
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Rose mark
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Dutch m1800 Light Cavalry officers' sabre
This sabre has all the typical Solingen decorations but the makers name on the spine is Rys with the Dutch Y. It likely served with Dutch forces during the reign of Napoleon.

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Cartouche
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Cutler's name instead of the Rose
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20th November 2023, 12:43 AM	#2
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 247	More Swords French Year 11 Light cavalry officers' sabre This sabre is likely to be from the Napoleonic era, but it is possible that dates a little past that. However, the bluing terminates in a straight line, which predates the 1820s change. This blade was retailed by S&K. Cartouche with S&K mark Rose mark Dutch m1800 Light Cavalry officers' sabre This sabre has all the typical Solingen decorations but the makers name on the spine is Rys with the Dutch Y. It likely served with Dutch forces during the reign of Napoleon. Cartouche Cutler's name instead of the Rose