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Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha
Hi Gene,
AFAIK, the design cast into the backstrap is consistent with the P1845...
Question though - I see a break in the ribbon bar of the hilt closest to the lens (in the 2nd photo). Is there a break in the bar, or does the sword have a folding counter guard? IIRC, the folding guard was dispensed with in the P1845... 
Is the portepee original to the sword?  |
Hi buddy
It has the folding part of the guard that I'm told was apparently discontinued in 1854.
So I'm told that this example dates to 1845-1854.
I've found some info on the retailer, I'm really hoping to find something on the spine stamp.
I believe that the portepee/sword knot is original, it certainly came to me with it.