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			A recent purchase. I believe the grip strap and bolsters are steel and the hilt is either bone or horn. The inlay at the forte and on the spine is gold, I think. The blade is a mystery. I am guessing Afghanistan, 19thc.  
 
All comments welcome. TIA! 
 
Harry
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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