Pole arm with sun, moon and stars makers stamps.

fernando · 18th April 2021, 11:32 AM

If the langets were to be introduced and aligned with the head, then the socket would better have (two) slits inside, to allow for the langets to slide in and not twist hile handling.
You are right in that such little screw would not have the strength to secure the head/shaft alignment. Unless its present purpose is only to secure the set for exhibition.

CutlassCollector · 18th April 2021, 01:06 PM

Is it possible the small screw held a lightweight attachment for pennant or small flag?

18th April 2021, 11:32 AM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	If the langets were to be introduced and aligned with the head, then the socket would better have (two) slits inside, to allow for the langets to slide in and not twist hile handling. You are right in that such little screw would not have the strength to secure the head/shaft alignment. Unless its present purpose is only to secure the set for exhibition.

18th April 2021, 01:06 PM	#2
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 357	Is it possible the small screw held a lightweight attachment for pennant or small flag?