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Thank you all for your time, I appreciate it and am honored to have such advice! (My pocketbook also thanks you!)

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The person selling this sword swears it is of antique origin, being new to the art I would appreciate some versed eyes assistance. Can you please take a look at the following inscription and let me know if it is indeed worth $300.00? Thank you for your time! I have tried image and hand translation to no avail. (For hours)