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Old 19th January 2012, 06:59 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by TVV
I completely agree that the disks on the modern Assib jambiya in question are imitations out of brass. However, it is Richmond's right to confirm that with a jeweller and it would be the right thing to do - always better to know what you have, even if it is not what you hoped for.
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Teodor
I was not suggesting that those on Richmond's Jambiya were copies. Simply that the comment made by Steve in his book is that the modern "coins" are brass copies. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Stu
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