Picked this one up from our friend Mr Ven, who by the way never remembered me everytime I returned until I dropped your name. My guys took up a collection for the outgoing Commander and asked me to get him something REAL "Like you have on your desk" as long as I was there....
The handle actually does show wear exactly where Bill described it should and again underneath where the index finger would rest. I actually didn't care much for the beads and believed them to be an add-on as even the bells are slightly different. I believe the cloth is probably holding the scabbard together it's a bit loose. Should have took pictures before I cleaned it up, but you know I can't stand a dirty sword, if I can bring it back to life without losing it's character I will.
Dan
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