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#252858 10/09/2011 10:26 AM
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Hello
Help with the definition of authenticity
Regards,Vitaliy

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alien #252859 10/09/2011 10:28 AM
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alien #252869 10/09/2011 12:55 PM
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One thing I don't like is the detailing on the crossguard, particularly the corners of the swaz.


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alien #252874 10/09/2011 03:20 PM
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Believe this is a genuine early N/S piece, although the fittings appear to have been heavily buffed. Ernst Erich Witte is a known maker of RLB's.

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Im with Billy on this one. Definition of the 'floating' swaz is very poor, not a typical trait of Witte pieces:

http://www.germandaggers.co.uk/images/pi...blade%20ded.jpg



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Thanks

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alien #253010 10/11/2011 04:44 PM
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I think the poor detail on the swaz is due to buffing as previously stated. It seems original, but heavily cleaned.
We see this on the blade too.

Also, it appears that the scabbard was re-leathered.

Definitely a restored piece at best.

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