WOOO mark

Gavin Nugent · 14th February 2008, 07:10 AM

I thought at first it may be a fraternal piece. What ever it was, it certainly screams I've been abused. I thought that the soldered rings on the scabbard were were bad enough until I saw what had been done to the blade. I do have larger images of the sword available other than the small ones present on the website, looks like the poor ole blade was shut in a door a dozen times....
Does anyone have any evidence to support a fraternal sword idea or is the mark on the hilt military?

Gav

Jim McDougall · 14th February 2008, 01:56 PM

In reviewing these photos, Gav makes some very good observations, and that blade to me looks like sheet steel ( with my 'vast' metallurgical experience!

I'm not sure of the fraternal potential on this piece, but it may well be a theatrical or costume item. The stamp most likely corresponds to a manufacturing firm or supplier, and it seems doubtful that my thoughts originally of Arabian outfitters would apply.

All best regards,
Jim

14th February 2008, 07:10 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The WOOO Sword I thought at first it may be a fraternal piece. What ever it was, it certainly screams I've been abused. I thought that the soldered rings on the scabbard were were bad enough until I saw what had been done to the blade. I do have larger images of the sword available other than the small ones present on the website, looks like the poor ole blade was shut in a door a dozen times.... Does anyone have any evidence to support a fraternal sword idea or is the mark on the hilt military? Gav

14th February 2008, 01:56 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	In reviewing these photos, Gav makes some very good observations, and that blade to me looks like sheet steel ( with my 'vast' metallurgical experience! I'm not sure of the fraternal potential on this piece, but it may well be a theatrical or costume item. The stamp most likely corresponds to a manufacturing firm or supplier, and it seems doubtful that my thoughts originally of Arabian outfitters would apply. All best regards, Jim