I am at a local show and one of the vendors has this for sale. I believe it to be a very rough condition 3rd pattern, late war type with the condition the main issues. My other concerns would be the direction of the broad arrow and the flat rivet for the scabbard tip. I have always seen the broad arrow pointing towards the crossguard. I do not mind the export mark as there were many shipped to the US after the war. I do not want a reproduction though. I am going back tomorrow morning. Asking price is $70. Not that cheap since condition is so bad. Looking for opinions on originality and if you would buy as a place holder until a better one is found.
Thank you for looking. Photos with phone at the show so I apologize early.
John
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