Awesome Hanger Sword for ID and Comments

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Originally Posted by Antique Arsenal

... Could it be a possible indication that the guard with the grip was a later addition (possible 19th century) to 18th century sword? ...

... Maybe not necessarily so but, the missing chain ... or the chain missing, might be a sign that the grip was not a match with the guard, as there seems not to be space enough between both to make it coherent ... not the holes in the guard seem to be the right coupling for the chain.
Is it some lettering on the blade ? Can you check it?

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