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Old 10th June 2011, 10:25 PM   #1
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I believe the C----->P was meant to denote the best percussive portion of the blade. I read this in either Robson's or Bezdek's books concerning British swords.
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Old 10th June 2011, 11:22 PM   #2
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I believe the C----->P was meant to denote the best percussive portion of the blade.
Neil is correct, 'Centre of Percussion', I have the same marks on a Wilkinson P1821 Heavy Cavalry Officers Undress sword.
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