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Old 7th March 2012, 05:14 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by David
So how do we determine which of the Hijri calendars are in play? I must say that from the looks of this sword i am having a hard time accepting the 1943 date.
A basic rule of thumb, Arabic countries, lunar, Non-Arabic Islamic countries of Persian decent or influence, Solar. Unfortunately in Afghanistan people suck at proper up keep of swords, knives or what not. That why items look alot older than they actually are. The concept of oiling or keeping items away from moisture has been something not practiced lately.
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