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Originally Posted by CharlesS
This is a very interesting old composite dagger whose origin I would like to identify. The dagger is massive and heavy. It measures 15in. overall, with a heavy 9in. blade from an Arab jambiya. The hilt is stag horn with an inscription at the pommel's end. The scabbard is polished horn with silver alloy fittings.
The blade's origin speaks for itself. The scabbard style looks very Indonesian to me.
I am hoping someone can translate both inscriptions. I think the key to its origin is in the bottom inscription.
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
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Salaams Charles S ~ Well that is interesting ~ It looks like an Omani blade mounted with a peculiar hilt from wherever? The Roman Letters are as seen... but under that are the apparent initials H H ... This in Muli Alam the language of Kerala making the link Oman / Kerala on the West coast of India... with whom much trade has been done.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.