Hunting sword ... for comments

[Jim McDougall]

Based on an example I have (attached), I would say this is English, first quarter to mid 18th c. The blade on mine seems a cut down hanger blade, the fluer de lis, while suggesting French, also is found on blades traded to cutlers in England. There was a street, do not recall details, actually named 'fluer de lis street;'where lots of blades were sold to cutlers, who then mounted them accordingly.
It seems the German hirschfangers had shell guards downturned in many cases, but not sure of frequency.

These swords I would note, often found maritime use as well.