French Model 1804 Naval Cutless - with unusual manufacturer stamps

[Dronic69]

Evening All,

Just been doing a little research on a couple of naval cutlasses, which appear to match the French Model 1804 Naval Cutlass (Sabre de Marine Briquet ANXI) but not with the typical French markings.

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The story "behind" the swords is that they suppose to have been Chinese "pirate" swords, which may hold some merit examining the markings on /near the ricasso.

I can't make out the stamp on the D guard..............

If anyone can shed some light on the markings and /or if the French exported the Model 1804 to other countries, would be of course greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Cheers
Drew

 

[Yodamaster]

When you think that they are Chinese, I think that's you are very short to the reality !
Markings seems to be Chinese marks !


Yoda

 

[Dronic69]

Just for those that may be interested, the stamps are Turkish "Tugra" (Stamp of the Sultan). The non-ricasso stamp is a more decorative stamp and the latest thoughts are that the D guard stamp was probably a French proof.

It was patterned after the French 1816 Infantry Briquet and exported to Turkey from France.

Cheers
Drew