Unsure of Kasakara's age

[Jack Fletcher]

Good Afternoon All

Firstly I best introduce myself as its my first post. I am a collector of 1880's period British Military items specifically relating to the Battle of Maiwand, Afghanistan 1880 and The Battle of Tofrek, Sudan 1885. For some reason I have been drawn into Sudanese weapons and items from that period more and more and starting to collect in this area.

I have read some fantastic papers on the subject on this group and hopefully can ask those knowledgeable in this area for their wisdom and thoughts.

This kaskara is the one I'm mainly concerned about its age after reading the articles. I have attached photos but the blade is 34inch long, pretty flexible and marked with the crescent moons on both sides.

If anyone can give me any pointers to what I should look for fin 19th Century Kaskaras that be great but I have a hunch this isn't one.

Look forward to your comments

Jack