I agree the proved disc cannot be used to identify maker. It is possible this is a copy, the etching at the ricasso is indicative of these.
I would like to see photos of the blade etching and where the back strap connects to the ferrel. A closeup of the grip covering may answer these concerns. Also a photo showing the detail of the guard design.
Original or copy the hilt is 20th century in its details.
Decades ago when I began collecting the first sword copy that fooled me, though only for a short time was a naval sword.
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