After looking at the images some more I�m coming to the conclusion that the pommel in the picture and currently on the sword are probably the same. As is the grip. However, the actual date of the picture I think is unknown, although it is reported by Craig as circa 1970. And a mention of paper clips and another picture at the moment seems to be somewhat confusing. There is no scabbard in the picture.

Back to square one?? FP