unknown naski inscripted malchus blade?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

intersting malchus blade with some kind of naski arab inscription.
does somebody know what it means?

The reverse side is definitely a group of nine numbers?!?!

257? 2572 2582
2581 2578 2576
257? 2583 2577

Not sure what that means. Perhaps an ancient code of some sorts.


can somebody help me with this puzle? Alexandria??? 13-14thC???

Salaams cornelistromp ~ The numbers as stated are a talismanic sort of "rune" or spell protecting the sword owner from various Djinns and other demons. They probably reveal a sequence and code typical in Arabian talismanic beliefs... etc. Sometimes all you see is a set of criss crossing rectangles with no letters or numbers though in this case it is very clear and precise.
For Malchus and Falchion there is a brilliant thread by Swordfish on this Forum at The Falchion or Malchus the rarest medieval sword which is a must see for comparisons. It needs a bump ! Standby !!!
The dots are intriguing and they seem to have an eyebrow strike above .... This is a most peculiar backblade that seems to say far east with islamic detail and at the same time Malchus possibly crusader weapon? Any clues please where it was discovered or sourced could point us in a certain direction ?
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.