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1st August 2017, 03:54 PM
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Unknown Sword
I recently picked up this European sword that I can not identify.I think the double headed eagle and the shield on the scabbard might be clues.I doubt that it is Russian or Polish, but I think it could be Austrian.
I know it may not be clearly visible, but there are two eagle heads, with a crown on top. Any help would be appreciated. |
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1st August 2017, 04:17 PM
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Can you read SANESSY STR. (for Strasse) ?
That would be a street in Vienna  .Austrian Cavalry sword made by some X X Zeitler ? . |
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1st August 2017, 04:48 PM
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The mark "W-n" and the double eagle are the proof- and acceptance marks of Vienna. I think it is an Austrian gendarmerie sabre 1869
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1st August 2017, 06:04 PM
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Definitely Austrian. It seems to be M1877 light cavalry Austrian sabre.
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1st August 2017, 06:32 PM
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Gentlemen, thank you all for your insightful information !!!
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1st August 2017, 06:58 PM
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Its says Wien for Vienna and I can definitely say it was retailed after 1908 in Austria.
Sanettystrasse got its name only after 1908 Source: https://www.wien.gv.at/wiki/index.ph...ttystra%C3%9Fe |
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1st August 2017, 07:26 PM
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Thanks again;so now we know that it is an Austrian sword, post 1908.
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1st August 2017, 08:08 PM
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I can only say it was at some point retailed after 1908 in Vienna.
 It could be also an earlier sword, I don't know. I am sadly not an expert in that field. |
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