[Bugeyed]

Originally Posted by kwakatak

OK, I took some pics in natural lighting:

As outlined:



Flipping the "right" side; the saw marks and rough surface make it not so apparent:



...but when I flip the "left" side only I think it's clear that this was the way it was supposed to be:



I think I'm going to go with the last way and then join the plates. I was told to inlay the zig zag center strip as opposed to placing it between the edges of the boards.

I think you nailed it with that last one! That medullary line in the middle of the lower bout is the most distinctive feature I could see that is duplicated on the other piece.
Looks good!.
Cheers,
kev