Swedish naval cutlass m/1849

[celtan]

Hi Guys,

I understand that the brit. scrap marks were made after the swords were decommissioned, as when the ship they belonged to was broken off and sent to the salvage yards. Export swords shouldn't have had one, nor would they have RN markings.

Best regards

Manuel Luis

[kisak]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

I wonder if it were a later stamping or perhaps an export stamp? /.../ based on the length of use far beyond the early 19th century.
While discussing this pattern, do you have any information on the lead cutter swords?

I haven't found any makers mark on mine, so the idea of some sort of "Made in Britain" stamp, or perhaps a special makers mark for export use feels possible to me.

The lead cutters aren't anything I'm familiar with. I've never heard of any such here in Sweden.

Originally Posted by celtan

I understand that the brit. scrap marks were made after the swords were decommissioned

I was talking about the Swedish navy's scrap mark, sorry of that was a bit unclear.

[celtan]

Actually, it was my mistake. Upon reading it again, It's obvious that you were referring to the swedish, and not the british navy.

Best

M