Early Christmas present "You call it sword...

[Westfront]

..here it's called Rapier."
Today i was visited by a good friend. He owns a tattoo shop and he mets a lot of different people as you can imagine. Some come in and offer weird things in exchange for a tattoo. He also is a collector of bladed weapons so sometimes things match. He got this sword from someone and decided to give it to me as a present.
So here we go!
I need help with ID because i'm not familar with swords, although i'm leaning towards French origin. Some etched engraving on the blade and script i can't decipher. Pommel is missing and looks like rebuild with some putty. Not sure on the handle. No makers mark or stampings found so far.

 

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[plymouthian12]

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[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats !!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice piece!

 

[A2coins]

Hope someone gives an ID looks to be very old. Thats a great display piece might have to go to a arms specialist to get info.. Cool post

 

[CRUSADER]

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Me too.

 

[3cylbill]

touch'e...

 

[charley2hats]

Gorgeous:If it could only talk I bet it has seen some battles for sure. Charley2hats

 

[Westfront]

Thanks for the comments all!
That is truly a weapon you won't be pierced with. I had some blades in my hands over the years but this one needs respect. It's like a needle.
I hope some of the CW specialists chime in to give at least an idea where to start.

 

[Hillbilly Prince]

Thanks for the comments all!
That is truly a weapon you won't be pierced with. I had some blades in my hands over the years but this one needs respect. It's like a needle.
I hope some of the CW specialists chime in to give at least an idea where to start.

This guy may be able to help.
ARIZONA SWORDS

 

[Centsless Detecting]

What an awesome friend you have. Am I seeing things or is there a date of 1691 on it?

 

[Hawks88]

I agree nice display piece.

 

[devldog]

That is a very nice looking sword. Here's hoping you can get an I'D on this piece soon. It will sure display well and add to your collection. You do indeed have a great friend.

 

[fyrffytr1]

It looks like a dutch model 1820 officers sword. It is not a perfect match but is close.it is the 8th one down on this site:
https://www.bolk-antiques.nl/inventory/swords

 

[Wildcat1750]

Beautiful!

 

[powrsurg]

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[mwanyu]

very cool and true,

 

[Westfront]

It looks like a dutch model 1820 officers sword. It is not a perfect match but is close.it is the 8th one down on this site:
https://www.bolk-antiques.nl/inventory/swords

Looks like i owe you a cookie! Close enough for me as it looks like there are a couple different swords matching by design.
Here the Cavalry sword: https://www.edgedweapons.nl/en/swor...lery-officers-spadroon-m-1820-jp71-101-detail

 

[Westfront]

That is a very nice looking sword. Here's hoping you can get an I'D on this piece soon. It will sure display well and add to your collection. You do indeed have a great friend.

We raised in the same small village, fought back to back as teens, never lost contact over the years when life got in the way. Yes, you don't need many friends, just two or three real friends. He was the one i gave the Armor Plate Knive i made out of steel i found on a WWII battle site. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/611135-armor-plate-knife.html

 

[Westfront]

What an awesome friend you have. Am I seeing things or is there a date of 1691 on it?

Looks more a script No 21 or 91. Wishful thinking?