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carlitobrigante · 18th October 2010, 05:37 PM

thanks for the responses guys...

Andy - Thanks for posting those pics! The guy I got it from has done a great job cleaning it up and replacing the scabbard. Much easier to believe its 19th cent when i see those 'before' pictures. And youve shown me that the handle cord wasnt replaced recently along with the scabbard. Many thanks.

Nathaniel - What was the other piece youve seen the inlaid anchor insignia on? Any pics?

For those who asked for measurements, blade is almost exactly 24 inchs, approx 33 1/2 inchs in total.

The more info i get the more it seems it is 19th century from the native naval forces stationed on the irriwaddy river to protect traders etc. Ive been given some good sources of books where they are mentioned so time to hit the research trail!

18th October 2010, 05:37 PM	#3
carlitobrigante Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Solihull, UK Posts: 81	thanks for the responses guys... Andy - Thanks for posting those pics! The guy I got it from has done a great job cleaning it up and replacing the scabbard. Much easier to believe its 19th cent when i see those 'before' pictures. And youve shown me that the handle cord wasnt replaced recently along with the scabbard. Many thanks. Nathaniel - What was the other piece youve seen the inlaid anchor insignia on? Any pics? For those who asked for measurements, blade is almost exactly 24 inchs, approx 33 1/2 inchs in total. The more info i get the more it seems it is 19th century from the native naval forces stationed on the irriwaddy river to protect traders etc. Ive been given some good sources of books where they are mentioned so time to hit the research trail! Last edited by carlitobrigante; 18th October 2010 at 06:17 PM.