now, the explanation about the affirmation of the sword provenance; Egypt
the second cartouche is the mark of the swordsmith
1st lign;
too much damages with the inlay, no translation ... sorry
2nd lign;
Osta al Amal either
made by the "Master" (
Osta, is an Egyptian title, title not used by other countries)
3rd lign;
Hassan (not easy to read it ...
)
4th lign;
Mustafa
5th lign;
Allah
à +
Dom