Here are some examples of good period done jeweler style engraving.

Bavarian Cav Off sword pommel.JPG (27.1 KB, 67 downloads)
Gempo shooting prize sword.JPG (18 KB, 66 downloads)
GEMPO sword inscription.JPG (40.35 KB, 67 downloads)
Pol fencing plaque reverse.JPG (46.61 KB, 68 downloads)

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