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I have a Viner special professional out of 531 that is identical to that half-stripped blue one. I can't make out what is on the fork crown but everything else is the same. Mine has original paint and decals.
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From my research, some have stars on the lugs and crown with 'Viner' on the seatstay caps, others have stars but no 'Viner', and others have lugs and crown like that blue one. I have heard that the differences may be due to date (mine is made for recessed brake bolts, but everything else seems early), with the stars coming during the 80s; I have also heard that it may have been an issue of importers, since I have only been able to find examples of my style of frame in the US (til now). One person I found surmised that it may have been because some were purchased through the US importer, and others bought in Europe and shipped over to the states. I don't know where UK bikes fit into that.
Hope this helps. What size is your seatpost?