got a sword, there are some letters/numbers I can not read

[SHV]

I believe there are some hand writing letters or numbers engraved in the crown area, but I couldn't read, please help me to have a look, is it just serial number or a name or something else? thanks

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[bladeracer]

I believe there are some hand writing letters or numbers engraved in the crown area, but I couldn't read, please help me to have a look, is it just serial number or a name or something else? thanks

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Could it be Japanese, Chinese or Korean perhaps?

[juststarting]

It had a cross, so unlikely to be Asian... Maybe post photo of entire sward. Could be a hint in its shape or whatever.

[Daddybang]

Looks like 38335 to me. definitely not kanji (I think that's what Japanese writing is called?)

[Wombat]

Is that a poorly formed V then an R on the crown? Is it possible its a repo or copy?

[Daddybang]

Is that a poorly formed V then an R on the crown? Is it possible its a repo or copy?

Yeah i reckon ya right wombat v would be Victoria and r would be for royal(or something similar) might be a repo of a Victorian era military sword?

[Wombat]

Maybe, The V.R. is under the Crown mark on my Martini Enfield. I think it stands for Victoria Regina.

[Daddybang]

That's the word... Regina couldn't think of it

[SHV]

I believe there are some hand writing letters or numbers engraved in the crown area, but I couldn't read, please help me to have a look, is it just serial number or a name or something else? thanks

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Could it be Japanese, Chinese or Korean perhaps?

I don't think it is Japanese or Chinese, it is a English court sword, so I came here to ask

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[SHV]

It had a cross, so unlikely to be Asian... Maybe post photo of entire sward. Could be a hint in its shape or whatever.

the photo from seller, I haven't got time to take photo for the whole thing

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[SHV]

Is that a poorly formed V then an R on the crown? Is it possible its a repo or copy?

I think the V.R make sense, The Guard has a Gilt " V.R " Cypher insignia attached to its front. (V.R -Queen Victorian era maybe?).

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[SHV]

maybe it is original maybe not, doesn't really matter to me, I like the looks, I reckon it will be a good decoration in my lounge room , and it is well made as well

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[SHV]

the maker's mark,
W.BUCKMASTER & Co London . 3 New Burlington St
W. Buckmaster & Co. were sword makers, cutlers, uniform retailers and military tailors.
The company traded from 3 New Burlington Street, London from 1841 to 1884.

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[SHV]

looks like other than the V.R and number 38335, there is something else, looks like "cce cee" on top of the number and bottom as well
and something I am not sure is secret symbos or just some random decoration shapes

[Wombat]

Well it would land you in court in England..............

[SHV]

the Sword Knot came with it

the wood part inside looks quite new to me, not sure it is original or "new" one

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[SHV]

the crown is small, the letters/numbers are so tiny, barely can see them

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[pomemax]

What I am reading I may be wrong but in a Victorian context
V (Victoria)
R (Rex)
EGJ35 ( in cursive script )
Epistle General of John 35 sort of makes sense too . the sword brings on eternity
1 He testifieth that he bringeth the eternal word, wherein is life, 

[SHV]

What I am reading I may be wrong but in a Victorian context
V (Victoria)
R (Rex)
EGJ35 ( in cursive script )
Epistle General of John 35 sort of makes sense too . the sword brings on eternity
1 He testifieth that he bringeth the eternal word, wherein is life, 

I agree! it looks like EGJ35 more than 38335