I have a trunk with some old millitary knives..This is an unusual knife & scabbard.Just wondering if anyone could tell me how old or even what I've got here.The lettering on the knife is--DEPOSE--The scabard is like the older millitary items that has the fold over strap that has a slit in it and fits over a brass post.Not a snap.
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Déposé in French means "registered" (short for "registered trademark" or "registered patent"). Should be some other markings along with that.
Nothing else on it.Unless it was ground off or something.Thanks for that info....