Afghan Sabre Quillon; Translate ?

David · 6th March 2012, 05:58 PM

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.alnakkas · 6th March 2012, 06:57 PM

I'd say regional. Countries who were historically/geographically closer to Persia have adopted it.

AJ1356 · 7th March 2012, 06:14 PM

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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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6th March 2012, 05:58 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	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.

6th March 2012, 06:57 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	I'd say regional. Countries who were historically/geographically closer to Persia have adopted it.