Stamp decoder

CWD saddle stamps, decoded

Under the sweat flap on the rider's left side. CWD stamps the model, seat size, flap code, tree width and year, plus a serial number that CWD France can look up.

SE02 17.5 2C 2019

Reads as: An SE02 close-contact model, 17.5-inch seat, flap length 2 with a C (forward) cut, made in 2019.

Field by field

Stamp	Field	What it means
SE01 / SE02 / SE03 / SE10 / SE11 / SE12 / 2GS	Model	SE01 is the classic close-contact, SE02 the deeper hunter/jumper seat, SE03 dressage-oriented, SE10/SE11 mono-flap lines, and 2Gs the carbon-tree flagship. The model is the single biggest price driver on the used market.
16 – 18.5	Seat size (inches)	Measured from pommel nail to the center of the cantle. 17.5 is the most common adult size in the US.
1–4 + A/C/L	Flap code	The digit is flap length (1 short → 4 long); the letter is the cut — A straighter, C forward, L extra-forward for long thighs. 2C and 3C are the most common combinations.
Year (e.g. 2019)	Year of manufacture	Used CWD prices track age closely — see our price-by-year data on the CWD price report.
Serial number	Serial	CWD (and many US reps) can confirm the original spec — and sometimes the original owner — from the serial. Always photograph it when buying or selling.

Or just photograph the stamp

TackTack's AI stamp reader identifies your CWD's model, seat and flap from one photo — and pre-fills a listing if you're selling.

Read my stamp CWD prices

What the stamp means for value

Model and year matter more than anything else: a five-year-old SE02 and a fifteen-year-old SE01 can differ by thousands of dollars.
Full buffalo leather ages differently from grain — condition grading matters; note any cracking on flap edges.
Original billets and a matching serial help a sale close faster.

Authenticity checks

Ask for a clear photo of the full stamp including the serial before buying.
Cross-check the stamped spec against the listing (a '17.5 2C' stamp on an '18-inch' listing is a red flag).
CWD can verify a serial number — worth doing on any saddle over $3,000.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the stamp on a CWD saddle?

Under the sweat flap on the rider's left side. CWD stamps the model, seat size, flap code, tree width and year, plus a serial number that CWD France can look up.

What does a CWD stamp like "SE02 17.5 2C 2019" mean?

An SE02 close-contact model, 17.5-inch seat, flap length 2 with a C (forward) cut, made in 2019.

How do I check if a CWD saddle is authentic?

Ask for a clear photo of the full stamp including the serial before buying. Cross-check the stamped spec against the listing (a '17.5 2C' stamp on an '18-inch' listing is a red flag). CWD can verify a serial number — worth doing on any saddle over $3,000.

Stamp formats vary by production year and special orders — treat this guide as the common convention, and verify serials with CWD for high-value saddles. Next: what CWD saddles sell for · shop used CWD saddles

Field by field

Stamp	Field	What it means
SE01 / SE02 / SE03 / SE10 / SE11 / SE12 / 2GS	Model	SE01 is the classic close-contact, SE02 the deeper hunter/jumper seat, SE03 dressage-oriented, SE10/SE11 mono-flap lines, and 2Gs the carbon-tree flagship. The model is the single biggest price driver on the used market.
16 – 18.5	Seat size (inches)	Measured from pommel nail to the center of the cantle. 17.5 is the most common adult size in the US.
1–4 + A/C/L	Flap code	The digit is flap length (1 short → 4 long); the letter is the cut — A straighter, C forward, L extra-forward for long thighs. 2C and 3C are the most common combinations.
Year (e.g. 2019)	Year of manufacture	Used CWD prices track age closely — see our price-by-year data on the CWD price report.
Serial number	Serial	CWD (and many US reps) can confirm the original spec — and sometimes the original owner — from the serial. Always photograph it when buying or selling.

Or just photograph the stamp

TackTack's AI stamp reader identifies your CWD's model, seat and flap from one photo — and pre-fills a listing if you're selling.

Read my stamp CWD prices

What the stamp means for value

Model and year matter more than anything else: a five-year-old SE02 and a fifteen-year-old SE01 can differ by thousands of dollars.
Full buffalo leather ages differently from grain — condition grading matters; note any cracking on flap edges.
Original billets and a matching serial help a sale close faster.

Authenticity checks

Ask for a clear photo of the full stamp including the serial before buying.
Cross-check the stamped spec against the listing (a '17.5 2C' stamp on an '18-inch' listing is a red flag).
CWD can verify a serial number — worth doing on any saddle over $3,000.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the stamp on a CWD saddle?

Under the sweat flap on the rider's left side. CWD stamps the model, seat size, flap code, tree width and year, plus a serial number that CWD France can look up.

What does a CWD stamp like "SE02 17.5 2C 2019" mean?

An SE02 close-contact model, 17.5-inch seat, flap length 2 with a C (forward) cut, made in 2019.