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Originally Posted by VVV
Beautiful deep patina!
Isn't it strange that there are so little talismanic symbols on the Aceh shields (compared with the blades)?
The only symbol I have seen is the Seal of Solomon (the hexagram-variation, aka Shield of David in the Jewish version)?
Michael
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Indeed a strange thing and I never thought about it to be honest.
Also I've never read anything about it. Maybe John or Erik can tell us more about this.
I guess the blades needed "to do the job", and the shields were just side-issues?
Maurice