M1918 Au Lion

[Mike in Wis.]

I would like to add a representitive M1918 Au Lion trench knife to my WW1 collection. I've been considering this one... owner firm on $450 shipped - no scabbard. I've never actually "held" one of these... but I know there are many fakes, so I'd like opinions from anyone with knowledge of these. I've handled US LF&C versions but there seem to be subtile differences, tip for one... doesn't it look like the tip is rounded on this Au Lion ? Rework of a broken tip maybe ? Just dulled by use ? Worth $450 ?

Thanks

Mike

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