Identification of a WW2 sword assistance please

[Jim W]

Team,

 

I inherited this from a friend whose father brought it home from WW2.

 

I have looked online, and "think" this is a naval prison sword; but any information would be appreciated. 

 

I haven't tried to take it apart, as the slots in the screws are very shallow, and I don't want to damage anything.

 

I don't see any markings on it, or the scabbard which has 2 rings

 

If there are other areas that a photo would help, please let me know and I will post them.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[ribendao]

Could be a naval prison sword or a police patrol man's sword also. A picture of the backstrap of the handle would be helpful.

[Jim W]

Thank you for the reply, is this the view you wanted?

[ribendao]

Yes, but unfortunately I am not seeing any distinguishing features. Typically the naval ones will have an engraving of an anchor and the police ones will have the department's badge/crest. I used to have one like yours, without any markings on the back strap. Im not sure to whom they were issued.

[Jim W]

Bump to see if there is anyone that may know, Thanks!

[Bruce Pennington]

Dawson's book has something similar, though not an exact example.  Pre-WWII there were many variations of all these western-styled swords.  This seems to fall into the Police and seargeant style #4 in Dawson's classification.