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					Originally Posted by  Jim McDougall
					 
				 
				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. 
			
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 it is an original saber which was combined with a bayonet grip... added in the era