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			Can anyone interpret this engraving ?  
		
		
		
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			Please show us the whole thing, as per our forum rules!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			with apologies, I have a hard time figuring out how to reduce the size of some photos.  Cropping is convent but non-compliant.  Please excuse I was ignorant of this rule.  Please see the attached complete photo.
		 
		
		
		
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			Thank you.  A nice and interesting piece!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			It appears to say in the top part "Clothing" in Arabic transliteration Malboos. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	The lower bit reads "Wellness" in Arabic transliteration "Alafia". There appears to the right in the top word a star shape which is the Star of Suleman. I think a play on words may be suggested in wearing this weapon to remain in safety...or something similar.  
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			In the first picture, there appear to be a pattern on the blade. Could that be wootz? Maybe just rough cleaning or optical artifact. Am I the only one to see it? 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Rockelk, in the Paint accessory of windows, there is a "resize" option. I guess the Apple OS has a similar accessory. Very easy to do.  | 
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			To All, thank you for your kind responses.  You are right I missed the grain structure.  I don't think cleaning could produce a series of waves with that structure.  Thank you for pointing that out.  another day in school for the newbie.   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	With Regards, rm  | 
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