I agree.
There are decorative (or, at least, highly decorated) weapons and munition grade weapons.
The former spent their lives hanging on the wall or adorning some "general" who stayed far away from the front line.
The latter actually participated in battles.
We collect the former for their beauty, cultural marks, quality etc.
The latter are part of active history, with battle scars, rust, wobbly handles, replacement scabbards and signs of repeat sharpening.
Which one to collect? Personal decision: art vs. living witness.
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