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					Originally Posted by Rick  Interesting metal tab that is attached to the ferrule ring and laying on top of the gonjo .
 Suppose it ever had a baca-baca stirrup once?
 Sure looks like it did.
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 Yes I wondered about this tab ,was it originally there to hold a stirrup in place , Also thanks for everyone's advice in cleaning the sword , I will do the best I can but looks like it will take alot of work , thanks