TENO Hewer

[Billy G]

Most of this piece seems to be period but I don't like those numbers on the scabbard throat, those concern me.

[Frogprince]

Most of this piece seems to be period but I don't like those numbers on the scabbard throat, those concern me.

Not my specialty, same opinion as Billy. Best Regards, Fred

[den70]

Gentlemen, what exactly confuses you in numbers? the fact that the number is etched and not stamp. or font how are the numbers written?

[wagner]

In regards to TeNo #1831 etched serial numbers on both blade and scabbard, it is correct for this serial range.
Here is #1802 for comparison.

Best of Research,
Serge

[den70]

Serge, is absolutely right, this method is absolutely correct. Have
this hewer has only one oddity - the wrong hole in the scabbard. Otherwise, this is a normal hewer.

[wagner]

Witty offering serial #1906, exhibiting the same etched numbers and font patterns on scabbard throat.

Wittmann Antique Militaria #44713C TeNo Hewer with Frog '1906' - Carl Eickhorn

[Billy G]

In looking into this more, I would agree with Serge and Den. There was a small segment of TeNo hewers that had the numbers etched on both the blade and scabbard throat before they went back to stamping the numbers on the throats. This #1831 fits right into that small period and I believe it to be a period hewer with 100% correct scabbard etching.