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4th September 2024, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,596
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Hi,
Better images of the fox on both sides of my blade. Regards, Norman. |
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4th September 2024, 09:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tyneside. North-East England
Posts: 532
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Image reversed
Hi Norman. Note the reversal of the fox which is often seen.
Below, my hangar showing the hilt and the shell markings. Apparently, the crown over the nine was the proof master's symbol. I have been told his identity was kept secret, hence the use of a number; although I was also told that long ago the numbers were revealed and documented... any takers for this one? The rack stamp is unknown to me but I am sure someone will know. Best guess: 2nd Battalion - but which one? |
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4th September 2024, 10:59 PM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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The crowned number was used on British swords from 1796 until 1820, after that it was a crown over letter (E=Enfield etc.) then a number.
I had never heard the numbers were kept secret. In France, the number or initial of the inspector identified each by name; in America inspectors used their initials. Whatever the case it seems most inspectors were known.....uncertain why they would keep names secret, but have never seen listing of who these guys were. |
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5th September 2024, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Bristol
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I'd be interested in any identification of the inspection marks. As far as I could ascertain, its not clear if the numbers were linked to specific individuals or inspections carried out at specific manufacturers. The highest number I've seen was '12' on a 1796 HCS I had.
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