Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - A navy cutlass i think, but ... where from ?

fernando · 11th July 2011, 01:31 PM

The provenance is a collection from a local family house. But it doesn't have to be Portuguese; having most probably seen service in Portugal, but certainly imported, i would say.
I don't find tis model in the couple publications i have; the grip and hilt are iron, the guard edges rolled only in the narrow section, half way to the pommel. The slightly curved blade measures 70 cms ( 27 1/2"); the tip might have been clipped, probably broken by accident?.
A rather slight ridge can be noticed in the last section, ending in the tip.
Quite wide (38 mm) and thick (8 mm), both measured at the short (but existant) ricasso.
The lozenge label is in copper; could the number #125 be a regimental mark?
The slot for the sword knot defines this sword as non civilian, right?
Any help to ID this piece would be much appreciated.

.

11th July 2011, 01:31 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	A navy cutlass i think, but ... where from ? The provenance is a collection from a local family house. But it doesn't have to be Portuguese; having most probably seen service in Portugal, but certainly imported, i would say. I don't find tis model in the couple publications i have; the grip and hilt are iron, the guard edges rolled only in the narrow section, half way to the pommel. The slightly curved blade measures 70 cms ( 27 1/2"); the tip might have been clipped, probably broken by accident?. A rather slight ridge can be noticed in the last section, ending in the tip. Quite wide (38 mm) and thick (8 mm), both measured at the short (but existant) ricasso. The lozenge label is in copper; could the number #125 be a regimental mark? The slot for the sword knot defines this sword as non civilian, right? Any help to ID this piece would be much appreciated. . Attached Images