new blade I picked up

[Jim McDougall]

This blade does appear earlier, the markings and cosmological symbols are with what appears to be interpretations of what is termed 'Enochian' or Angelic script used in talismanic invocations of 'magical' association in the mid to late 18th century, probably with degree of revival in the 19th. Alchemical symbolism and devices are often grouped somewhat with magical and cabalistic under occult headings.
This was often the case with fraternal and some occult associated groups. The hilt is indeed newer by far, and in the style of 'Oriental' styling seen on 'Pandour' and irregular and auxiliary units in Europe in these times.
The hilt is also in the style of 'hirschfanger' or hunting swords of these periods, key in military fashion and sometimes dress for some courtly settings.

[clockwork]

Hi Jim

I have looked at the Enochian script and I did see similar writing but not quite the same. Do you have any idea what these symbols mean?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by clockwork

Hi Jim

I have looked at the Enochian script and I did see similar writing but not quite the same. Do you have any idea what these symbols mean?

It would be extremely difficult in my opinion to exact meanings with these symbols as they are stylized and somewhat interpretive renderings of 'magical' symbols. These type of symbols in cosmological configurations were popularized in the mid to latter 18th century with fascination with secret societies, magic and occult subjects. Interesting blade!