Fantastic Military Infantry Saber (DUSSAGGE)/Sinclairsabel (SINCLAIR SABER)

A Wonderful Antique Military Infantry Saber known as a (DUSSAGGE) or SINCLAIRSABEL (SINCLAIR SABER), circa. late 16th century. 32.5" flat broad 1 3/8" curved blade double-edged toward the unique 'hatchet' point with single fuller and an unidentified armorer's mark on each side; iron hilt comprising round vertically re-curved quillons terminating in flattened and flaring tips; half-basket form guard (diamond pierced in the form of a cross), joined to the knuckle-guard by an S-shaped diagonal bar, a single slender rounded arm projecting on the leading side and joined to both the rear quillon and thumb-ring by an inner diagonal; pyramidal shaped pommel, and the grip retaining its original plait wire with upper and lower 'turk's heads'. Patches of light pitting on surfaces. The ultimate Pirate sword ! 38.25" overall length.  No scabbard. Note; This is a rare sword. Swords of this type are frequently referred to as Sinclairsabel, of which many were imported into Norway by Christian IV of De