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RZM 1317/40 SS (Unknown maker) on reverse blade ricasso. Plated fittings show surface wear/age with loss of plating to upper/lower crossguard and tang nut. Black ebony grip shows minor depressions to obverse/reverse with grip eagle and SS insert properly inset. Grip may have been re-died. Polished blade grades EX+ with deeply etched SS motto inscription which retains 98% of the light gray background frosting. Obverse and reverse show very light speckling and one very minor chip to cutting edge. Dent-free steel scabbard shows minor surface wear and very minor spidering/surface rust with 90% of the black enamel finish. Plated fittings show surface wear and no damage to lower ball. EX+/EX++.