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The chained SS is frightenly correct. The clip and the chain has a few niggles, but im sure many wouldn't notice. Scary!

Which countrys are these being sold in Vedran?

The fail proof way to find a bad portepee is to shine a UV light on the white cotton beneath the cord. If the white shines like the north star, you know its a bad'un.
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Hi Dezieo, grip fits spot on, its the blade to the bottom of the crossguard that shows a slight gap with a tad of the shank showing.

Hellers makers mark isn't on any list I have, even the rare...

Welcome to the forum, I think il go first on this one.

Looks like the early 33' with nickel fittings however it does have the plated type tang nut. Painted scabbard.

No district markings on...

Haha Brilliant, it would look good from 10 yards just dont get too close.

thanks for clearing that up. :)

Looking again it looks like the crossguard is hollow!! In fairness to it, it is the first white handled rad replica ive seen though :)

I dont own a RAD so id be interested in seeing the front face and comparing it to an googled image if thats ok colt.
Im sure it would be helpful to many people to know whats wrong with it so we can...