Historic Saudi sabre sells for $1 m

Andreas · 23rd November 2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams ALEX ~ As we understand it.. There was a lot of copying of the name of the great Syrian Sword Maker who was then employed at the Safavid Royal Court...in about 1600... and whose name appeared on blades and the name of the Safavid ruler whose name also appeared on blades. Assad Ullah the sword maker and Shah Abbas the ruler. I have to say I had to dash into my library and seek out The Safavids in a bid to half buff up on that difficult period.

If the sword is not Safavid can you id its provenance?

I hope someone may clarify who the Gentleman is being presented with the sword.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

The signer of the accompanying document in French, post #10, Homayoun Shah Assefy, states that the sword was presented to his father (i.e. H.H. Sardar Ahmad Shah Khan (1899-1951), Minister of the Royal Court (1929-1951), a member of the Afghan Royal Family).
Regards,
Andreas

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 23rd November 2013, 06:12 PM

The signer of the accompanying document in French, post #10, Homayoun Shah Assefy, states that the sword was presented to his father (i.e. H.H. Sardar Ahmad Shah Khan (1899-1951), Minister of the Royal Court (1929-1951), a member of the Afghan Royal Family).
Regards,
Andreas[/QUOTE]

Salaams Andreas, That is amazing and well noted by you..Thank you so much.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Wikipedia notes that Quote "In the Royal Afghan Kingdom, the original Nishan-i-Sardari (Order of the Leader), founded by King Amanullah in 1923, was bestowed for exceptional service to the Crown by the Afghan monarch. Recipients enjoyed the titles of Sardar-i-Ala or Sardar-i-Ali before their names and also received grants of land. The original Order was disbanded in 1929, and was later revived by King Muhammad Zahir Shah. In addition, several important tribal leaders and chiefs in Afghanistan, were also designated as 'Sardars'." Unquote.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th November 2013, 05:19 AM

Salaams all~ Key detail is contained under the Asia Section on Shamshir at http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/shamshir/index.html

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

23rd November 2013, 06:12 PM	#2
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	The signer of the accompanying document in French, post #10, Homayoun Shah Assefy, states that the sword was presented to his father (i.e. H.H. Sardar Ahmad Shah Khan (1899-1951), Minister of the Royal Court (1929-1951), a member of the Afghan Royal Family). Regards, Andreas[/QUOTE] Salaams Andreas, That is amazing and well noted by you..Thank you so much. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Wikipedia notes that Quote "In the Royal Afghan Kingdom, the original Nishan-i-Sardari (Order of the Leader), founded by King Amanullah in 1923, was bestowed for exceptional service to the Crown by the Afghan monarch. Recipients enjoyed the titles of Sardar-i-Ala or Sardar-i-Ali before their names and also received grants of land. The original Order was disbanded in 1929, and was later revived by King Muhammad Zahir Shah. In addition, several important tribal leaders and chiefs in Afghanistan, were also designated as 'Sardars'." Unquote.

24th November 2013, 05:19 AM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams all~ Key detail is contained under the Asia Section on Shamshir at http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/shamshir/index.html Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.