AFAIK, in Indian ( Hindu) pantheon of deities the parrot was a vahana ( vehicle) of Kama, the god of love.
Thus, a question: why would Afghanis, staunch Muslims, use this symbol for their weapons? If you are talking exclusively about the D-guard, what is so specifically " Afghani" about it?
What is important about the first sword, is the presence of an inscription. Any translation? Any date inscribed?
The quality of its image is rather poor: is the blade wootz or just rust-eaten?
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