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Edster · 8th December 2010, 10:49 PM

I think I recall a reference to a small sword made for the Kalifa's son during the Sudanese Mahdiya. There was an arsenal in Omdurman. Just finished reading again Theobald's "The Mahdiya". But more likely the reference was from Slatin's account of his captivity under the Kalifa. Also, I have a kaskara with a replica of the lion (same shape) scratchd in the blade along with arabic inscriptions and a moon face and two five pointed stars. That particular sword is from Kassala and is likely from the Mahdiya period.

Wouldn't classify it as a tourist blade due to the Lion stamp. Also. th grip is wraped in the Atbara style.

Best regards,
Edster

8th December 2010, 10:49 PM	#3
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	I think I recall a reference to a small sword made for the Kalifa's son during the Sudanese Mahdiya. There was an arsenal in Omdurman. Just finished reading again Theobald's "The Mahdiya". But more likely the reference was from Slatin's account of his captivity under the Kalifa. Also, I have a kaskara with a replica of the lion (same shape) scratchd in the blade along with arabic inscriptions and a moon face and two five pointed stars. That particular sword is from Kassala and is likely from the Mahdiya period. Wouldn't classify it as a tourist blade due to the Lion stamp. Also. th grip is wraped in the Atbara style. Best regards, Edster Last edited by Edster; 8th December 2010 at 11:30 PM. Reason: Additional memory