Thank you all for your comments and further explanations. I've learnt a lot about this dagger from this short thread.

Unfortunately its not possible to dismantle the dagger any further than the pommel, the grip is stuck firmly to the tang and I don't want to risk forcing it off and breaking it.

I've looked on the inside of the crossguard and there appears to be (this is probably wishful thinking on my part) a mark which looks like a '2' recessed into the inside. What do you think ?

It's difficult to get a good photo but I've attached the best I can take.

Either way I'm very pleased for it to be in my collection.

Best regards

Luke

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