Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2012, 07:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2012, 07:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2012, 04:28 AM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
Michael:
I don't. A German woman and her...
Michael:
I don't. A German woman and her husband. They may have been in the US Diplomatic Service in the 1960's. My Dad trades in old West memorabilia and bought these from the widow in Northern...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2012, 07:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
Richard:
You are correct, there is a space...
Richard:
You are correct, there is a space between the bottom of the hilt and the blade to receive the wood scabbards. The scabbards recess into the hilts.
I must inspect them more carefully to...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th October 2012, 07:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
Shokran Ibrahiim al Balooshi and thanks to all...
Shokran Ibrahiim al Balooshi and thanks to all for your insight.
I've looked at many photos on the internet, have not yet begun looking for museum collections. The closest example of this hilt...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 02:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
Thank You
Thank you to Jim, Emanuel (again), and Mr. Alnakkas for your welcome and info. I seem to have broken two Forum rules already so excuse me and thanks for your patience.
I'll study the forums on...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2012, 12:11 AM
|
|
Replies: 89
Views: 46,778
Yemeni Sayfs? Omani Kattaras?
Friends:
I'd like some help in identifying these four swords. They were purchased in Yemen and brought to the US in the 1960's. I'd like to learn, as best I can:
Where they originated? ...
|
