19th Century German hunting Sword

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams neekee ~ Welcome to the Forum. Please show the other mark half way down the blade which could imply a Far Eastern inscription, Hindu or Arabic? Unlike Jim I haven't spent too long researching this style thus it was good to see his detailed report superbly placing your sword.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Thank you so much Ibrahiim for the kind nod Indeed my efforts going through these maddening heaps of notes was to try to respond to the query on identification and the marking in particular. Actually I was hoping there would be more attention to the marking and for possibly further input to discuss it.
Like you, I thought I could see some form of marking or anomalous configuration at mid point of blade where engraved devices, cyphers or other decoration often occur on these blades.

The term hanger is loosely used for short bladed swords whether military or civilian, having developed it seems around the late 17th early 18th c. from I believe an Ottoman word. In France the term used for these short blade swords for hunting was couteau du chasse (I am no linguist especially with French!) but if I understand correctly the etymology of the word cutlass derived from couteau. Naturally I would appreciate any better informed explanation of these terms....we're here learn