Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Help for Translation of Inscription Georgian Khevsur

Jim McDougall · 7th September 2013, 10:43 PM

Glad to see this posted. It is clearly the Khevsur straight bladed pranguli of the form often used by Khevsurs in thier staged duels (Halliburton) into the 1930s +. While this does appear modernly refurbished it does seem to have earlier components, i.e. the shamshir type crossguard and of course the blade itself.
The silver(as it appears) hilt follows again, traditional form, as does the scabbard.
Extremely esoteric form, and of a fascinating people.

Thanks 'Castellum'. Sorry to not be of help with the translation, which is all I realize you were seeking. Just wanted to add notes on the sword itself for readers. That is why we always ask for full picture of weapon, to provide context.

7th September 2013, 10:43 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,100	Glad to see this posted. It is clearly the Khevsur straight bladed pranguli of the form often used by Khevsurs in thier staged duels (Halliburton) into the 1930s +. While this does appear modernly refurbished it does seem to have earlier components, i.e. the shamshir type crossguard and of course the blade itself. The silver(as it appears) hilt follows again, traditional form, as does the scabbard. Extremely esoteric form, and of a fascinating people. Thanks 'Castellum'. Sorry to not be of help with the translation, which is all I realize you were seeking. Just wanted to add notes on the sword itself for readers. That is why we always ask for full picture of weapon, to provide context.