On the Origins of the so-called Berber Sabres

TVV · 13th April 2011, 03:47 AM

Another example with interesting inscriptions in Spanish ended on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

On one side the inscription is "Para Los Valientes ____enos", as opposed to "Para Los Valientes Dominicanos" on one of mine. On the other is what looks like a regimental marking - can someone read and decipher it? If this sword can be ascribed to a military unit, then that would likely provide a conclusive answer on who used these interesting swords. In any case, the Berber attribution seems more and more unlikely.

I am attaching some pictures from the auction.

Regards,
Teodor

13th April 2011, 03:47 AM	#39
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Another example with interesting inscriptions in Spanish ended on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT On one side the inscription is "Para Los Valientes ____enos", as opposed to "Para Los Valientes Dominicanos" on one of mine. On the other is what looks like a regimental marking - can someone read and decipher it? If this sword can be ascribed to a military unit, then that would likely provide a conclusive answer on who used these interesting swords. In any case, the Berber attribution seems more and more unlikely. I am attaching some pictures from the auction. Regards, Teodor Attached Images