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Here is a smallish cutlass with a " bird-like " pommel and a pronounced yelman.
Similar examples were shown in Elgood's Greece book and identified as North African (Algerian most likely). I agree wholeheartedly. However, I am a bit confused with the scabbard. It is covered by a thin shagreen-like leather and has a brass chape of ( what looks like) North Indian/ Afghani open-work fashion. Even though Afghani Navy can be safely excluded:-), the scabbard still nags me after many years of hanging on my wall. Any opinions? Please put my hesitations to rest. |
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Central Asian"Varient Shashka" based on a Kilij trade blade?.........
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It does have a sort of Turkish/Caucasian vibe.
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An interesting combination of styles... I don't think your mind will rest...
At face value, Algeria in style all the way... then you break down the components... Scabbard drag you note as Indian, also seen on Afghan weapons on occasion... Then consider the bolster, Afghan sabres carry the same bolsters and to some degree the grip and pommel too... What lines and parallels can be drawn ![]() Gavin |
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And then... “ indian ricasso” and a slit at the mouth of the scabbard to accommodate the curvature of the blade...
The more one looks at it , the more one gets confused. |
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Ariel,
Is the pommel cloven like the Afghan sabres? Gavin |
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