Hugh, the white thing on the left grip appears to be a silver plaque inlaid within an area relieved for it. It is held in by a kind of staple effect, with a post of the same material penetrating the grip through holes top and bottom, the ends of the posts are split and spread apart a bit. It does not show any signs of ever having been engraved.
I've had a rather busy weekend, so haven't taken the time for this one's photo shoot. Sometime this week, I think...
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