Thanks guys.

I am always amazed at how often my feet show up in sword photos. I never have that in dagger photos. Be thankful they were covered.

This sword belongs to a friend of mine who asked me to help ID it. I will inquire as to there being a story.

I will also try and decipher the maker and other writing. The problem is the maker and "solingen" are under the languets and I was unable to make them out while I physically had the sword. One interesting thing I noted is that the writing was in English. Does this help date it?

I will be able to check in a couple of weeks when I visit my friend.

So, it would be safe to assume this is around the war of 1812?

Jim

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