UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons The BCN Bayonet Forum Jeweler done, owner done, post-war?

John, F.P. and Billy,
Thanks for your thoughts. This type of piece is extremely hard to validate. But if somebody has a dagger with jeweler-done monograms and such, they want it validated because of the overall value of the dagger. Most of the bayos can be found relatively cheap. I'll show a poor man's Panzer done which just doesn't conform to the book. It'll also show a monogrammed blade, I have many like this because they're fun to look at and examine, and figure out whether it's period or not. Its all about the fount's and grammer.

Anything that's not textbook is very hard on these, as with all collectibles. Maybe I'll start a thread on the personalized ones. One jeweler may not be as skilled as another. Personalized bayos differ as well. Another example is trench art. A skilled artist or not-so-skilled, but personalized nevertheless.

Thanks to all for your opinions.

Regards,
Steve