'Rose' Mark on the spine of Solingen blades

Radboud · 20th November 2023, 02:20 AM

1803 Pattern Infantry "Flank" Officers sabre.
The sword was assembled by Prosser, who was known to use Runkel blades earlier in his career. The blade has lost its blue and gilt, but has the standard decorations along with the GR cypher and the 1801 - 1816 coat of arms.

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Cartouche
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J: J: Runkel Solingen
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1803 Pattern Light Company Officers sabre.
Assembled by Bennett, the blueing terminates in a straight line with GR and 1801 - 1816 British Coat of Arms.

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Blade and Cartouche
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J. J. Runkel Solingen
Note how the gilding terminates at Solingen, indicating that the engraving was done at time of manufacture.

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20th November 2023, 02:20 AM	#4
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 261	Last of them 1803 Pattern Infantry "Flank" Officers sabre. The sword was assembled by Prosser, who was known to use Runkel blades earlier in his career. The blade has lost its blue and gilt, but has the standard decorations along with the GR cypher and the 1801 - 1816 coat of arms. Cartouche J: J: Runkel Solingen 1803 Pattern Light Company Officers sabre. Assembled by Bennett, the blueing terminates in a straight line with GR and 1801 - 1816 British Coat of Arms. Blade and Cartouche J. J. Runkel Solingen Note how the gilding terminates at Solingen, indicating that the engraving was done at time of manufacture.