Osborn's G Stamp

Bryce · 26th February 2023, 11:00 PM

G'day Joe,
Way outside my area of expertise, but the G on the Dutch klewang blade? you posted is part of a larger marking and unrelated to the G stamp used by Osborn. Hope someone else can shed some light on the use of the letters on the VOC coins.
Cheers,
Bryce

JoeCanada42 · 27th February 2023, 01:09 AM

well the letter marks on the coins are from the mint locations that is explained.
the Dutch letter marks were otherwise associated with Dutch offices in the companies colonies. I will find the info I found and post it....

as for the sword I posted a Dutch Klewang?!, thanks for that bit of info,
but isn't it a bit atypical ?, id say more Mandau then Dutch, certainly a hybrid of a sort, the handle and tip being Mandau style...

the other marks with my G what do you think they were for or associated with? could they not be added or inscribed earlier?

I'm not necessarily saying the G on my sword is an Osborn mark, but I wont rule it out.
I am postulating it is an acquisition mark, British company bought out the bankrupt Dutch and sent stock home for sale?
or maybe swords made by Osborn intended for officers stationed in Galle received this mark. ?

when did the origin of the Klewang style start? and with who?

the G is exactly the same as the Osborn marks,, but not the coins,

And maybe Osborn had a reason or desire to make a klewang / mandau style sword blade?
one theory I have supports yours but implies my blade to be older , the other kind of says its not really a G associated with Osborn but with Galle. I'm thinking most likely as acquisition mark not export destination.

Bryce · 27th February 2023, 03:04 AM

G'day Joe,
When I said Dutch klewang I was referring only to the blade. As you pointed out the rest looks to be South-East Asian. I am only assuming the blade is European because of the letters stamped on it. The G stamp is only part of a larger marking. The rest has been worn away and isn't legible any more. If it is a Dutch klewang blade, maybe there is someone on the forum who may be able to decipher what it used to say. I don't know anything about klewangs, but I am sure there is someone here who does. Osborn's G stamp is only found on officers' swords, not on munition grade blades. It is also stamped low on the ricasso, not in the position or orientation of the blade you have posted. I think it is very unlikely this blade has anything to do with Osborn.
Cheers,
Bryce

Hey Joe I just saw the other thread you have on this and can see where you are coming from now.

JoeCanada42 · 27th February 2023, 06:14 PM

thanks Byrce, hopefully we can get some more help.

JoeCanada42 · 27th February 2023, 10:38 PM

another G

27th February 2023, 03:04 AM	#3
Bryce Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North Queensland, Australia Posts: 174	G'day Joe, When I said Dutch klewang I was referring only to the blade. As you pointed out the rest looks to be South-East Asian. I am only assuming the blade is European because of the letters stamped on it. The G stamp is only part of a larger marking. The rest has been worn away and isn't legible any more. If it is a Dutch klewang blade, maybe there is someone on the forum who may be able to decipher what it used to say. I don't know anything about klewangs, but I am sure there is someone here who does. Osborn's G stamp is only found on officers' swords, not on munition grade blades. It is also stamped low on the ricasso, not in the position or orientation of the blade you have posted. I think it is very unlikely this blade has anything to do with Osborn. Cheers, Bryce Hey Joe I just saw the other thread you have on this and can see where you are coming from now. Attached Images Last edited by Bryce; 27th February 2023 at 07:52 AM.

27th February 2023, 10:38 PM	#5
JoeCanada42 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 259	another G Attached Images

26th February 2023, 11:00 PM	#1
Bryce Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North Queensland, Australia Posts: 174	G'day Joe, Way outside my area of expertise, but the G on the Dutch klewang blade? you posted is part of a larger marking and unrelated to the G stamp used by Osborn. Hope someone else can shed some light on the use of the letters on the VOC coins. Cheers, Bryce

27th February 2023, 01:09 AM	#2
JoeCanada42 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 259	well the letter marks on the coins are from the mint locations that is explained. the Dutch letter marks were otherwise associated with Dutch offices in the companies colonies. I will find the info I found and post it.... as for the sword I posted a Dutch Klewang?!, thanks for that bit of info, but isn't it a bit atypical ?, id say more Mandau then Dutch, certainly a hybrid of a sort, the handle and tip being Mandau style... the other marks with my G what do you think they were for or associated with? could they not be added or inscribed earlier? I'm not necessarily saying the G on my sword is an Osborn mark, but I wont rule it out. I am postulating it is an acquisition mark, British company bought out the bankrupt Dutch and sent stock home for sale? or maybe swords made by Osborn intended for officers stationed in Galle received this mark. ? when did the origin of the Klewang style start? and with who? the G is exactly the same as the Osborn marks,, but not the coins, And maybe Osborn had a reason or desire to make a klewang / mandau style sword blade? one theory I have supports yours but implies my blade to be older , the other kind of says its not really a G associated with Osborn but with Galle. I'm thinking most likely as acquisition mark not export destination.

27th February 2023, 06:14 PM	#4
JoeCanada42 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 259	thanks Byrce, hopefully we can get some more help.