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Old 23rd November 2021, 05:18 PM   #1
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I hadn't noticed that before, but you're right. The C is very similar to the O.
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Old 23rd November 2021, 07:32 PM   #2
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I hadn't noticed that before, but you're right. The C is very similar to the O...
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Old 25th November 2021, 05:35 PM   #3
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I don't think there's anything wrong with the inscription, not with the C that looks like an O, not even with the A without a small v.
compare the inscription of a sword in the Visser collection now in the Rijksmuseum. see pictures. (overall 752, blade 624, 31mm wide at hilt.)
The 1 the 7 the VOC and the A are identical to the ones in post1

These types of cutlass are called ship cutlasses because they belong to the ship's stock, rather than a personal weapon.

I would really adjust the grip, it looks ridiculous.

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Old 25th November 2021, 07:54 PM   #4
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Thanks for your comment! I also think the handle is a monster, but since this doesn't quite fit in my collection, I'm probably going to part with it. I then leave it to the new owner to embellish the handle.
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Old 25th November 2021, 09:25 PM   #5
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