unidentified sword

[dfm]

I just picked up what looks like a calvary sword, with an open half basket brass hilt. the only mark on the sword is just at the base of the blade. It is a symbol of a rooster. The blade is 36' long and overall length is 42" long. can anyone tell me anything about this sword.
Thanks.

 

[FullerH]

A picture is always helpful.

 

[dfm]

Sorry, I am not a subscriber, how do I send you a picture?
Eric

 

[Andrew Taylor]

Sorry, I am not a subscriber, how do I send you a picture?
Eric

This is from Bernard Levine and explains it well.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353471

I have lots of cavalry swords BTW, some with brass 3 bar hilts, but none 36" long. That is really dinky!

Welcome to Blade Forums BTW.

 

[Kaylee]

I know the French used the rooster for a symbol for a while (yeah, I know, let the jokes begin. )

Might it have been theirs?

 

[dfm]

Someone I spoke to today said that the Germans used a rooster trade mark,
and that they made these swords for the American Civil War. I'm still trying to find out more. Thanks for all the help

 

[Triton]

I would point out that anyone can any mark on anything... As Mr. Levine is so fond of saying "Read the knife!" Or in this case "Read the Sword." In order to do that we are going to need a picture.