Hello Jose and Kai, 
 
so far I can see is the grip made from one piece of wood and I think that it would be the best (like you both instigate) to cut the pommel and fix a new one and to coat this with a new silver band. I would like to keep the old binding. Of course have to look the new pommel daintily in old style.  
 
Thank you both for your help, 
 
Detlef
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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