Thank you Steve!

"It is the terminology used to describe the separate segments of the damascus pattern; "leaves" (alternees), "scrolls", "1/2 scrolls". These terms are totally foreign to modern damascus makers. If I understand correctly, these terms were coined by Dr. Gaddy?"
That is correct, but I'm not able to provide a specific reference.

And for your interest; Indo-Persian "Twisted Stars" pattern



A Turkish percussion pistol barrel



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