Swedish-Norwegian Naval Cutlass M1800

kronckew · 27th April 2019, 12:33 AM

Thanks, all. cool pic.Love seeing how they were actually worn. Sword knot looks very unusual, wonder what colour it was...

I gather that many were also in naval service and had a small anchor mark. Train Reg. info is very interesting and unusual.

MacCathain · 27th April 2019, 08:29 PM

The anchor stamp on Swedish arms was indicative of manufacture at Eskilstuna, Sweden, and did not indicate naval service. Eskilstuna was a major industrial center and had the nickname "Stålstaden" (Steel City).

I have three Swedish cavalry sabres from the first half of the 19th century that each bear the anchor stamp on the hilt or scabbard. If they ever rode the waves, they would have done so briefly and in a shipping crate.

Victrix · 27th April 2019, 10:04 PM

Hi all,

Just to make sure we don’t get mixed up and confused here I post photos of: 1) Swedish naval cutlass m/1851, 2) Swedish Faskinkniv m/1848, and 3) the so-called “Gotland hanger” m/1810. Now why anyone would want to make fake faskinkniv m/1848 beats me.

OsobistGB · 28th April 2019, 12:00 AM

These are part of my Swedish - Svenska arméns faskinkniv m/1848,infanterihuggare og Huggare m/1810 för Gotlands nationalbeväring

kronckew · 4th May 2019, 07:39 PM

Found this online might be of interest.
ref:

Linky Link

Did some searching online, found one (like the top) sold as a Swedish NCO's cutlass, with infantry badge on the bell. Comment was also there, 'this is a very rare sword, you'll likely never see another for sale anywhere.' sale was a few years back.

Found another, in a local (French) auction on Friday night, in a lot with a couple other items, blade pitted, Anchor on the bell guard, no crown on the anchor. broken scabbard that it did not fit into. almost went for it, but didn't want to mess with the scabbard. Also didn't want the other bits & high postage.

Found a third one (you wait and wait for a bus, then three come along together -or when it rains, it pours.) not much more than the other, but in a bit better shape, marked E. SVALLING (over) ESKILSTUNA on the blade root and has anchor on bell guard,with a crown, and a twisted brass wire wound leather covered grip w/o rivets. Acceptance mark on the end flat of the upper guard piece. Went for that one. Comes with a good scabbard, brass fittings for a vertical carry, brown leather cover. Looks later or more 'Officer-ish' than the above. Pics to follow.

Jens Nordlunde · 4th May 2019, 09:27 PM

It seems as if almost the same 'knife' was tried for the Danish army - see Danske Blankvåben p. 164. But only a few copies were made - now in the Toejhusmuseum in Copenhagen.

kronckew · 5th May 2019, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

It seems as if almost the same 'knife' was tried for the Danish army - see Danske Blankvåben p. 164. But only a few copies were made - now in the Toejhusmuseum in Copenhagen.

Interesting. Any picture of the Danske one?

Thanks to all for the new information!

27th April 2019, 10:04 PM	#3
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	Hi all, Just to make sure we don’t get mixed up and confused here I post photos of: 1) Swedish naval cutlass m/1851, 2) Swedish Faskinkniv m/1848, and 3) the so-called “Gotland hanger” m/1810. Now why anyone would want to make fake faskinkniv m/1848 beats me. Attached Images

28th April 2019, 12:00 AM	#4
OsobistGB Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 95	These are part of my Swedish - Svenska arméns faskinkniv m/1848,infanterihuggare og Huggare m/1810 för Gotlands nationalbeväring Attached Images

4th May 2019, 07:39 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Found this online might be of interest. ref: Linky Link Did some searching online, found one (like the top) sold as a Swedish NCO's cutlass, with infantry badge on the bell. Comment was also there, 'this is a very rare sword, you'll likely never see another for sale anywhere.' sale was a few years back. Found another, in a local (French) auction on Friday night, in a lot with a couple other items, blade pitted, Anchor on the bell guard, no crown on the anchor. broken scabbard that it did not fit into. almost went for it, but didn't want to mess with the scabbard. Also didn't want the other bits & high postage. Found a third one (you wait and wait for a bus, then three come along together -or when it rains, it pours.) not much more than the other, but in a bit better shape, marked E. SVALLING (over) ESKILSTUNA on the blade root and has anchor on bell guard,with a crown, and a twisted brass wire wound leather covered grip w/o rivets. Acceptance mark on the end flat of the upper guard piece. Went for that one. Comes with a good scabbard, brass fittings for a vertical carry, brown leather cover. Looks later or more 'Officer-ish' than the above. Pics to follow. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 4th May 2019 at 07:59 PM.

27th April 2019, 12:33 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Thanks, all. cool pic.Love seeing how they were actually worn. Sword knot looks very unusual, wonder what colour it was... I gather that many were also in naval service and had a small anchor mark. Train Reg. info is very interesting and unusual.

27th April 2019, 08:29 PM	#2
MacCathain Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 67	The anchor stamp on Swedish arms was indicative of manufacture at Eskilstuna, Sweden, and did not indicate naval service. Eskilstuna was a major industrial center and had the nickname "Stålstaden" (Steel City). I have three Swedish cavalry sabres from the first half of the 19th century that each bear the anchor stamp on the hilt or scabbard. If they ever rode the waves, they would have done so briefly and in a shipping crate.

4th May 2019, 09:27 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	It seems as if almost the same 'knife' was tried for the Danish army - see Danske Blankvåben p. 164. But only a few copies were made - now in the Toejhusmuseum in Copenhagen.