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Norman McCormick · 13th February 2012, 08:53 PM

Hi Dom,
The sword blade looks like a slightly modified, false edge removed, pipe back or quill back blade popular on the British P1827 Naval Officers sword and on the P1822 Infantry Officers sword. This type of blade went out of fashion in the 1840's although some officers continued to use their blades beyond this time frame. Some European countries used this pattern until the end of the 19thC but I think if this blade is a modified pipe back it would almost certainly come from a British sword. Hope this is of some help.
My Regards,
Norman.

13th February 2012, 08:53 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Hi Dom, The sword blade looks like a slightly modified, false edge removed, pipe back or quill back blade popular on the British P1827 Naval Officers sword and on the P1822 Infantry Officers sword. This type of blade went out of fashion in the 1840's although some officers continued to use their blades beyond this time frame. Some European countries used this pattern until the end of the 19thC but I think if this blade is a modified pipe back it would almost certainly come from a British sword. Hope this is of some help. My Regards, Norman.