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Thanks for the reply, Can you tell me if it was a hand made blade and what it would be worth for insurance purposes also i have left the rust on the blade etc as i dont know if i should clean it or not i have heard it would take away the history of the blade? If the rust was left on would the characters and blade deteriorate and ruin the sword? Also should the blade be oiled and if so what type should i use and how should i apply it to the sword?

Thanks The info was really helpful as i dont have any ref boks as yet as the sword has been passed down from my father only recently he got it from his father after the war. Any more info would be greatly appreciated like dates province etc.

Hi Can anyone help me understand the characters of this sword.