Iron Sword..

[ashland mike]

Hey everyone I am trying to find out the time period and origin of this sword, let me know what you can think of.

Made of Iron
30" Blade Length
36" Overall Length
Only Visible Markings are either and A G or an A 6

If you need more pictures or close ups of certain areas please let me know.

Thanks

 

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[Retired Sarge]

Looks to be a Model 1796 Cavalry sword/saber.

 

[Oddjob]

Is that the only thing inscribed on the sword?

 

[ashland mike]

Is that the only thing inscribed on the sword?

It is the only inscription that I have been able to find. I am new to the identification game but based on online searches of where inscriptions and markings have been it is the only one that is left. After the previous post identified the make and model I am wondering if the markings are an inspectors or possibly the regimental information. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

To Mike:

Thank you so much for the prompt response, just knowing the make has made looking up further information so much easier!

 

[Oddjob]

I just would not know what direction to point you in with the shown markings.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Looks to be a Model 1796 Cavalry sword/saber.

Make that a M1889 sword/saber I was too quick on the ID, and missed one little characteristic of sword. The A 6 might be a Unit / Regimental marking of sorts, prior to WWI the German Prussian units did that a lot. I have a GEW88/05 rifle here with 3 different sets of Regimental markings on it.

 

[MilitaryCollector]

that's german/austrian style with the standard unit markings on crossguard from WW1 and before (i'll let you go look up exact model).
try and see if you can make out more of the letter/numbers. Makers name/mark will be at top of blade near guard. it can also be marked on back"Thick" part of blade near guard with possable crown and 2 digit date , and W