A decent backsword you have here, Cerjak (where do you get them all from?), made for cavalry use, as shown by the oval ring on the left side of the basket, to enable simultaneous deployment of reins, sword and pistol, as I'm sure you know. As for the markings, working back from right to left: 23 = sword/soldier number 23; 4T might = 4th Troop; VI should indicate the regiment or other unit but I cannot think of any with these initials. Let's hope someone else can recognise then.
Best wishes, Neil
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