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Old 10th May 2011, 02:50 AM   #31
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Old 10th May 2011, 02:51 AM   #32
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Here's a pic of the sword before it was cleaned and etched ...
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Old 10th May 2011, 03:22 AM   #33
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Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands.

Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?
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Congrats, bro! It looks as if it carries a similar concept to my example, i.e. traditional methods were bypassed. I especially like the subtle flower on the bend...
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Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands. Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?
Thanks, Jose Am not an expert on these pieces. But them being larger makes me think so, too.

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Congrats, bro! It looks as if it carries a similar concept to my example, i.e. traditional methods were bypassed. I especially like the subtle flower on the bend...
Thanks, Bro Yep, somebody surely decided to throw subtlety outside the window
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