Persian Shamshir-boy's sword?

DaveS · 11th February 2014, 05:07 AM

Here is a shamshir with a walrus ivory karabella style handle. Gold engraved crossguard. The backstrap has silver filigree with three round coral stones on the end. The blade is of Kara-khorassan type wootz, 26 inches long, 31 1/2 inches overall. Unfortunately, no scabbard. The small dimensions make me wonder if it might have been made for a boy. Someone told me that the cartouche says the maker is Assad Allah but I think this blade is one of many later ones that was signed with his name to make it more saleable. I would really appreciate a translation on this sword if possible............Dave.

11th February 2014, 05:07 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Persian Shamshir-boy's sword? Here is a shamshir with a walrus ivory karabella style handle. Gold engraved crossguard. The backstrap has silver filigree with three round coral stones on the end. The blade is of Kara-khorassan type wootz, 26 inches long, 31 1/2 inches overall. Unfortunately, no scabbard. The small dimensions make me wonder if it might have been made for a boy. Someone told me that the cartouche says the maker is Assad Allah but I think this blade is one of many later ones that was signed with his name to make it more saleable. I would really appreciate a translation on this sword if possible............Dave. Attached Images