In Spanish blades, acid etch was not used until well into the 19th C. 
Perhaps this is a case of a blade that was subsequently enhanced it its appearance?
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					Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
					
				 
				I figured it had been a while Kino. I wish I could offer more on this very attractive sabre, and appreciate your reminding me of the comments.  
 I think one of the most interesting features here is what appears to be acid etched mofif on the blade of a pre-Napoleonic style sabre. 
  
 I hope those out there knowledgable on these French patterns will help out.  
  
 All the best, 
 Jim 
			
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