Jolissa

Obviously my desire to return it was based on the thinking that the family would value it. Guessing that's not the case? Doesn't really matter anyway as there is no way of knowing who owned it. No idea what I will do with it. Not really a sword collector, it does have some family value as my grandfather gave it clean and coated it with vaseline, he left his thumb print in it. He passed over 40 years ago. Maybe I will keep it for that. Is it worth any money to a collector?

Definitely no rust on the blade, its covered in vaseline that has been on it for at 40 years. Can't see any marks on the blade at all. At this stage, I have no idea how to look after it. I just got it from my father who has had it in a cupboard for a very long time.

I pulled the pin but there is only markings on one side. I am guessing it is the makers mark and does not identify the owner of the sword? No idea what the second hole is but it looks old as well. Can someone point me to anywhere I can help is working out what this says?

Thanks, time to pop the pin I think. I know this may sound like madness but I was hoping that it could identify the Officer it was given to. I was hoping to try to return it to the family.

Thanks for the replies so far. I have got a few more images of the blade and overall measurements. The blade may look marked but it is actually covered in vasoline. My grandfather did that 60+ years ago to protect it. I think the blade is fine but I dont want to remove the vasoline until I know more about how to care for the blade. Did the magnet test and it is steel. I would like to remove the handle to find out more about the blade but I am in no rush to do that until I know more about the process. If it is a Naval Officers sword, what would I expect to find on the tang? I assume there will be a makers mark but would I also expect to find any information about the original owner? Name, rank etc?

I am looking to see if this sword might be genuine and hopefully find some information on it. If its real, I think its an 1883 Navy Sword with nine leaf guard from WW2 but that is a guess. It does have a Mon that I have searched and understand its a common name. Was going to take out the pin but thought I would start here first. Cheers Neil