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Old 15th May 2015, 06:30 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by blue lander
Is that oval inlay a repair? I assumed it was a decoration. It follows the contour of the scabbard.
Yes, clearly a repair. Maybe wood worms have done at this place their job. And this was the reason why the scabbard get a coat of lacquer. I would follow the advice from David.

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