I was recently able to add this example to my collection. It is a second pattern with a blued hilt and polished blade and still retains nice etchings on both sides, although they are missing most of the blueing. The blade is full length and has not lost any of the tip. It has been used and sharpened. The sheath is missing the chape and mounting straps. The sheath is stamped with a number "2" on the reverse.
Ralph.
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