Having seen the piece in its entirety all I can say is !wow! what a beautifully made and proportioned blade !! 
 
The form is close to perfection, IMO . 
 
Now the problem would be whether to leave the old soldier as he is or go full restore ? 
 
I think I would just try to stabilise it were it mine . 
 
The piece speaks for itself just as it is .
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
				  
				
					
						Last edited by Rick; 16th November 2010 at 01:09 AM.
					
					
				
			
		
		
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