Hi, Let me first ssay, GREAT SWORD!!!! Makes me miss mine even more. 2nd, just a little story about the "aged"look of the silver. When I was a "new to the game" collector, some 40 years ago, I cleaned everything in my collection. I used Happich semi chrome which was recommended by a very notable professional. I also made storage bag from felt that I bought at ther local sewing supply store. Well, after polishing my daggers and swords, I put them in the storage bags and left them in a dark closet for a few weeks. When I went back to "play" with them, ALL the silver parts-Luft, DLV, SS, SA, Gov't Official, etc., were BLACK. A BEAUTIFUL-EVEN patina. Of course, being the knucklehead that I was, I repolished them. Sold that collection not long after. So, if you have an older dagger, in older cond., try it. use that cream then wrap it in felt and leave it alone in a dark place for a while & see what happens. GOOD Hunting. Peace, Mark