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I would leave the carving. It may be from the soldier who captured it. Of course, it's easy enought to buy new grips and keep the old ones.
The grips should be cleaned lightly with a toothbrush moistened (not soaking) with distilled water. let it dry and then treat with Renaissance Wax.
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Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. Molon Labe!
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