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Old 13-09-19, 05:54 PM
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Help..anyone know what the orange badge is and what is the object on it?
If it's of any help they came from Nepal..
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Old 13-09-19, 05:59 PM
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The object on the badge is a kind of ceremonial sword known as a kora. They come in various forms. A similar sword is also used in religious ceremonies in South India
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Old 13-09-19, 08:27 PM
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Thank you...I guessed it was something like that ..I'll shufty Google...
they are on their way to me with the Kukhuri from Kathmandu.
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