Hello Paul,
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				I like the gold leaf accent on some parts of the hilt - pity it did not remain intact and it seem to be applied to only one side.
			
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 From the remaining highlights it does seem to have been present on both sides. Possibly it wore off more on one side during active use.
Regards,
Kai