Hi Cerjak,
That is an interesting sword you have there. The large ball pommel suggests that it is early, but the overall form of the basket is well developed. The heart-shaped piercings in the knuckle-guard and the sheelds (the contemporary term for the square panels) do not necessarily make the sword Scottish, but the lack of a wrist-guard does not necessarily make it English. The basket is very plain - no decorative motifs or edging to the panels or inlay, so fairly cheaply made. On balance I would say it is Scottish, first half of the 18th century, and made for regimental use or later conscripted into the army, hence the rack number. Hope my 2 cents worth helps.
Best wishes, Neil
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