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Tom,

These knots were offered in two different sizes just as you show. The Grosser size Portepee typically had three strands of wire in the strap while the Kleiner size typically had only two. Often officers chose the smaller size for small dove hilt swords or bayonets and the large size for the larger lion heads, etc. It was up to the preference of the officer.

I hope this helps.

George