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			Hello,
 I am of the opinion this is NOT a Persian but an European trade blade.
 
 I base my opinion on the configuration of the blade like the shape of the edge and the fullers.
 
 Yes, the cross-guard appears to be Persian but this is the ONLY Persian feature I can distinguish in this example.
 
 PS: In my opinion, the blade in the photo below is also an European (probably Solingen) trade blade.
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