Donald Vernon has many great pieces in many books attributed to him. That name was well known in the 70's. I don't recall meeting him or what became of him and probably knew him by sight only-- but I believe he was a real person and associated with the well known military shop known as the "Cracked Pot". I seem to recall that he was the owner at one time. IMO The sword is obviously Eickhorn as it has their well known panel "bookends". I don't know if it has a TM. This sword is also featured in TJ's new tabletop book on swords. I'm sure Tom knows a lot about this sword and its history but he does not frequent this forum.
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