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A friend of mine acquired a nice Imperial navy sword.On the spine just above the hilt is a marking that depicts a crown over the letter W (I am assuming for Wilhelm)underneath the letter W are the numbers 05. Is representing the year 1905 or something else? any help appreciated .Thanks Geoff.
Geoff Ward
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Your assumptions are all correct Sir.
Also, these marking indicate that it was an issued item as opposed to a private purchase piece as many other dress swords were.
Lance
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Issued dress swords will also have unit marks too but not always, any more marks on yours?
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