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I have to specify that the sword � Forward� also is offensive, not parade�s sword, intended for the cavalry infantry units.
I have never seen other offensive sword with engraved blade.
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Thanks for the clarification Pesho.
"You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson
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Pesho, additional "thanks" for responding & clerifying my Police vs Army ID question.
Interesting.
BTW, does the police saber shown (Bulgarian manufacture?) have a painted metal grip?
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Well, the grip doesn�t have any visible master�s marks, but is well known fact that the grip has been made by Kerestedjev, one of the biggest producer of Bulgarian edge weapon and accessories.
Yes, the handle is painted metal.
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My Christmas present just arrived � extremely rare diplomatic sword King Ferdinand�s period.
I need your help. The master�s mark is behind the shield. Despite of my efforts, I couldn�t succeed to see clearly the marks. There are well visible only two letters � S H and the third one could be F, P, R or D
I did some research and find out SH could be Samuel Hoppe.
The problem is that as per R Dellar, Samuel Hoppe & Sohn was listed in Solingen as producers from 1827-1861> There is and other statement that he has worked until 1885, but prince Ferdinand was elected on 1887.
Any suggestion what the abbreviations SH may mean?
Last edited by pesho; 12/17/2016 07:23 PM.
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I can not help with the id but congratulations and Merry Christmas. What a great find.
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very nice congrat and Merry Christmas.TB
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