Hello Jim,
Many thanks for the extensive explanation.
It is absolutely fascinating, to learn more about the history of these impressive swords.
It looks like there was a change in blades in the past. The blade shape of Yuri and mine, seem to be from the early 1800's and latter?
According a friendcollector, the earlier blades have a more 'classic' pirate shape of blade, with a widening tip (like the ones from Michiel de Ruyter en Tromp in the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum collection, 17th century).
Kind regards,
Maurice
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