Hi folks,
I don't think it has been welded, but Mark will be able to tell for sure....???
Also Sid,
You bet..! There were two primary GESICHERT Die types used. The early (used on G and many "S" variations) appears with smaller letters - AND more importantly, the "G" has a serif appearance on the lower edge and is characterized with a rounder body. As I recall - Gibson's book really doesn't show it too well, especially the serif (I always wondered if the correct photo was printed for that caption?). Anyway - I'll try to take some close-up pics and post them if you are interested, as well as look in Gibson's book later tonite for the page/photo for you...
Best to you!
John D.
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