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			This is what one might expect to see on a 13/14 century sword in excavated condition. Note the way the corrosion has etched the steel revealing the  pattern of the origional forging caused by impurities in the steel  and resulting  delamination.  Also the characteristic poor fit of the cross guard. I dont see this in this example
		 
		
		
		
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