Escutcheon With A Royal Cypher

[Jim McDougall]

Good catch Gustav! One of the best sources for information on these cyphers and monograms are coin collecting guides, which often include details on monarchs etc. This is one instance where associated materials related to weapons become pertinent as these markings often are found on sword blades and sometimes other arms, as well as accoutrements .

Dana, thank you so much for adding this intriguing historical perspective and for always participating in developing discussion . You have a great deal of knowledge and access to wonderful examples.

[dana_w]

It looks like the Escutcheon that began this thread is from a Prussian Musket M1723 / M1740.

I haven't had much luck finding photographs, but I did find this:

http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.p...fantry_Weapons

[corrado26]

here is this escutcheon from a Prussian musket M 1723 showing the monogramm of Friedrich Wilhem I. (Fredericus Wilhelmus Rex)

corrado26

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by corrado26

here is this escutcheon from a Prussian musket M 1723 showing the monogramm of Friedrich Wilhem I. (Fredericus Wilhelmus Rex)

corrado26

Interesting. Thanks for posting corrado26!