large old sword with strange hilt ( crescent shape guard ?)

toaster5sqn · 6th April 2022, 09:04 PM

A good trick with faded engravings is to open the photo in paint or a similar program and highlight the visible engravings with red or a similar contrasting colour. Best done by the original poster as he can refer back to the actual sword when trying to differentiate between engraving and scratches. once you have the surviving marks easily visible it's amazing how the whole picture starts to show.

Robert

6th April 2022, 09:04 PM	#16
toaster5sqn Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 74	A good trick with faded engravings is to open the photo in paint or a similar program and highlight the visible engravings with red or a similar contrasting colour. Best done by the original poster as he can refer back to the actual sword when trying to differentiate between engraving and scratches. once you have the surviving marks easily visible it's amazing how the whole picture starts to show. Robert