Swiss saber with inscription "ANNA" (?)

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by urbanspaceman

Well done Jim.
Is it mentioned that the blade was probably from Solingen?

thank you Keith!
Not sure if it is Solingen and seems unusual to be unfullered and what seems elliptical in section. Cannot tell if other characters etc were among the well worn 'ANNA' but it is possible, as this might be a spurious attempt at 'ANNO' as with alluding to the markings on 'quality' blades. As noted, there are various possibilities. All part of the intrigue