Kaskara

[William Fox]

I have cleaned this up and would love to know more about it. All opinions most welcome!

The blade has a short central fuller, with cross mounted orbs on either side of the blade. On one side is also a detailed symbol of a crouching lion, staring at some strange plant like object.

The scabbard has strips of reptile skin wrapped around it, not sure what this is, and the belt doesn't seem like normal leather.

Attached to the belt loop it something that looks like a 'cat o'nine tails' whip! Any views on this?

I welcome any opinions on the age of this sword, the region it might come from and significance of the embellishments.