Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Napoleonic Period British Artillery Short Sword Initials

Will M · 6th November 2019, 06:42 PM

The lettering could have been done somewhat hastily in the field when many regiments were together and needed ownership markings on their arms.
Anyone with minimum skills could be drafted to help mark many weapons.

6th November 2019, 06:42 PM	#16
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	The lettering could have been done somewhat hastily in the field when many regiments were together and needed ownership markings on their arms. Anyone with minimum skills could be drafted to help mark many weapons.