Kilij translation of letters on the blade

[ulfberth]

Hello,

could someone help me with the translation of the letters on the blade of this kilij?
This is normally not my field of collection however I always wanted a good kilij and I really like the blade on this one and that it has more the look of a combat weapon instead of a more parade like style.
They told me the writing is in old Persian and that the sword was 18th century.
18th century seems right to me, I haven't got a clue about the writing.

All help is welcome, thanks beforehand

Ulfberth

[AJ1356]

it reads
There is no deity but Allah and Mohammad is the Messenger of Allah.

[ulfberth]

Originally Posted by AJ1356

it reads
There is no deity but Allah and Mohammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Thank you for you'r help AJ !

Ulfberth

[ariel]

I think the lockets do not belong here: they are obviously too small , and the suspension rings are integral and ovoid, Persian style. Ottomans used separate rings that were circular.

[ulfberth]

Originally Posted by ariel

I think the lockets do not belong here: they are obviously too small , and the suspension rings are integral and ovoid, Persian style. Ottomans used separate rings that were circular.

Hi Ariel,

thank you for sharing your thoughts, the sword is most probably Persian.
The mounts on the scabbard are not to small it is the leather that has shrunken, as is often the case on older scabbards.

Kind regards

Ulfberth