This presentation is based on a talk by historian Larry Doble as he explores the origins and early settlement of Brock Township in this presentation to the Durham Region Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.

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Right Handle and Markings

Right Markings

Right Tip

Left Whole Sword

Left with Handle and Markings

Left Markings

Left Tip

Jim Bagshaw did on-line research on the www.vikingsword.com website. Experts in the Ethnographic Arms & Armour forum identified the following characteristics of this sword:
It is a classic Dutch style naval boarding or “scheepshouwer” cutlass.

It has a clamshell hilt with an open guard.

Dutch East India Company Flag

The East India House by Reinier Vinkeles, 1768

VOC-Amsterdam

The sword was produced for The Dutch East India Company (De Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie) as evidenced by their symbol. This company was established in 1602 with the aim of sending ships to Asia to buy pepper and spices. It later supplied weapons to various countries.

The A, represents the kamer of Amsterdam, one of the chambers in the VOC hierarchy representing key ports.

The 1787 stamping indicates the year of manufacture. It is interesting to note that the other side of the sword is stamped 787. According to the experts, the missing digit on one side is fairly

Dimensions

• blade length – 24.25”
• blade width at the ricasso – 3.15 cm
• overall length – 28.75 “
• curvature – 1.8 cm
• thickness of blade – .7 cm at ricasso (Guard)

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