I see the crown but under it i'm not sure. I don't think it's a VR. Possibly finding another sword with less wear could answer as to what it represents?
Looks like the guard at the pommel has a brazed repair.
I do agree a sergeants sword, it would have been kept polished which explains the wear.
A blade of 73 cm could be a bayonet blade repurposed as a short sword. The interesting hilt was obviously added at some point.
Try looking at period photos, there are many available and one of more may have this pattern of sword. Lots of history in that part of the world at that time.
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