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I've come across a few older uPVC windows with handles like that, and they can be surprisingly difficult to match because they're not the standard type sold by most DIY stores. If the mechanism is still working, you might have better luck taking the handle to a local window hardware supplier so...

If there's dirt or condensation between the panes, it's usually a sign that the sealed glass unit has failed, so simply removing the beading and cleaning the inside of the glass often won't solve the problem. In many cases, you can replace just the sealed unit without changing the entire frame...