Ok,thanks. I'm fairly new to collecting swords. Been at it for only a few years. My collection is growing to about a dozen examples. I bought three swords going off some photos
without them being disassembled. I took a shot and was hoping it would pay off. Overall this sword seems very nice. Un-touched for the most part. All three were found in the basement of a vet after a home clean out. All three were in a foot locker. I will be posting the others on this fine forum at some point. The late war sword Im afraid I wont be able to get apart.
As the wrap would be destroyed removing it. Not a thing I want to do or would be willing to do.
One last thing. Is this blade odd that its not dated ? Normally they are dated..