Thanks Kevin. Here are some more pictures. The fit is actually pretty tight. Your comment is why I posted here. I've handled a number of genuine pieces from earlier in the war, but not too many late war pieces when I know the quality started to go downhill. I'm fairly suspicious of a few things as I mentioned in my original post, but the blade seems right.

Dave

Crossguard mounted.JPG (83.69 KB, 205 downloads)
Full view GBJ.JPG (96.43 KB, 203 downloads)
Grip & pommel.JPG (103.4 KB, 202 downloads)
Grip, pommel & crossguard.JPG (106.33 KB, 204 downloads)