What do these markings mean?

[Wood Splitter]

I picked up this old axe at a garage sale a month or so ago. I just started to hand sand the gunk and rust off, and I came across some markings. It looks to be A2 or A and an hourglass...? Anyone know what those mean?

And a close up of the marking.

The head is about 2lb, but it is hung wrong, the head is in really bad shape and its on a 19” helve. I am going to restore the head to nice shape, give it a false patina using vinegar, then I am going to re profile the edge and hone it a mirror polish, then I am going to hang it on a 24” helve.

Presto! I have a GB Scandinavian Forest axe substitute

I will start a new thread when its done:thumbup:

Thanks for your time,
Splitter

 

[trailmaker]

The markings aren't familiar to me but I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. That could be a nice axe.

 

[Operator1975]

That looks like an Agdor, by Hults Bruk I believe. Not sure though. The head reminds me of that maker.