Four Big Axes

[CutlassCollector]

Hi Kisak,

Thats interesting, you may be correct and I have to agree it's a very close match to your axe even to the wood type. I chose between two drawings in a book the Swedish 1780 and a similar period Danish example, the latter seemed closer.

Mine has a mark that may help clarify, although it is not clear. It appears to be an inverted T shape, possibly a cross + with the lower part missing. This is overwritten by an X shaped cross in a circle and there is also another X on the blade to the right in the picture. I think these are de-commissioned, sold out of service marks similar to the British opposing broad arrow -><- which indicated the same.
Although I am not certain so any comments appreciated. CC