Four Big Axes

Dmitry · 1st July 2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CutlassCollector

Mine has a mark that may help clarify, although it is not clear. It appears to be an inverted T shape, possibly a cross + with the lower part missing. This is overwritten by an X shaped cross in a circle and there is also another X on the blade to the right in the picture. I think these are de-commissioned, sold out of service marks similar to the British opposing broad arrow -><- which indicated the same.
Although I am not certain so any comments appreciated. CC

Yes, it's a Swedish naval 'taken out of service' mark, the crossed circle.

Do you have up-close photos of the American axe head?

CutlassCollector · 2nd July 2013, 11:30 AM

[QUOTE=Dmitry]Yes, it's a Swedish naval 'taken out of service' mark, the crossed circle.

Hi Dmitry,
Thanks for the confimation I figured it was probably that. Guess I still need to know whether the Danes used the same.
I have pm'd you with a link for more pictures. CC

2nd July 2013, 11:30 AM	#2
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 355	[QUOTE=Dmitry]Yes, it's a Swedish naval 'taken out of service' mark, the crossed circle. Hi Dmitry, Thanks for the confimation I figured it was probably that. Guess I still need to know whether the Danes used the same. I have pm'd you with a link for more pictures. CC