Unusual takouba

[Iain]

This one just joined me. Unusual for a few reasons.

The hilt features an additional brass loop (almost European rain guard like in form) on the guard.

The blade is an old European single edged design remounted with a locally made forte. Very thick and sturdy as is usual with these mounts. The blade was modified to be double edged.

And lastly the mounts, pommel and scabbard are all reasonably old. This sword came out of France and was likely a colonial bring back.

I'm very pleased with it, while they are a bit odd, I quite enjoy what I usually call the "sandwich" mount style and this one features more decoration than most.

The blade has an interesting array of marks as well.