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				 Basket hilt Sword for discussion 
 
			
			Gentlemen:  here are photos of another sword included in the collection I acquired recently.  As usual, I am hopeful of learning anything I can regarding the location and date of manufacture.   I cannot find a maker's mark on the hilt. The 33 inch double-fullered blade is 1 1/2 inches wide, with "Solingen" inside each fuller, and a mark deeply struck below the fullers on one side of the blade.  The hilt is 7 inches long and 6 inches wide.  The 4 1/2 inch grip is wrapped with fishskin, with brass wire and two brass turkheads.  Thanks in advance!
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