Whether it be a generic "A" or "B" crossguard is not all that important to me, as it would be an easy matter to get it fixed. Wink
However, the most important aspect has to be the blade, the heart and sould of this beautiful dagger.
How can we be certain that it is 100% original ?
No doubt that a hand inspection would be best.
However, it doesn't have some of the typical red flags associated with known fakes.
Not an easy task by all means but not certain that I would throw it in the garbage either.