A saber of unknown origin and age

Will M · 30th September 2021, 12:53 AM

The scabbard frog stud is German style. The scabbard is incorrect for the sword and does not fit well being far too wide and too long.
Continental is a term used for "who knows, somewhere in Europe".
The lion head pommel is typical of British 1803p swords. The pipe back blade can be German and British since both used the type.
Could be French made for the British market. Note the scabbard mouth indentation on the brass guard around the blade, only a steel mouth would do this being harder than the brass guard.

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30th September 2021, 12:53 AM	#6
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	The scabbard frog stud is German style. The scabbard is incorrect for the sword and does not fit well being far too wide and too long. Continental is a term used for "who knows, somewhere in Europe". The lion head pommel is typical of British 1803p swords. The pipe back blade can be German and British since both used the type. Could be French made for the British market. Note the scabbard mouth indentation on the brass guard around the blade, only a steel mouth would do this being harder than the brass guard.