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					Originally Posted by  cornelistromp
					 
				 
				it seems to me a recent reproduction, patinated and aged. 
			
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 Well noted, and as I mentioned, the 'inscription' is rather unbelievable. 
While disappointing of course, at least a chance to examine this type of sword as a form, and see an example of the kinds of 'interpretations' that are out there.