Weird numbers on a shamshir

Norman McCormick · 31st October 2009, 04:12 PM

Hi,
The numerals certainly look 18th early 19th Century but whether they are contemporary with these times is difficult to say. I have to agree with Gene in that this seems similar to some pseudo Koranic inscriptions on blades, copied and etched/engraved with no particular knowledge of any meaning and therefore just a random sequence. I hope I'm wrong and someone can attribute some deeper substance to them.
Regards,
Norman.

31st October 2009, 04:12 PM	#13
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,637	Hi, The numerals certainly look 18th early 19th Century but whether they are contemporary with these times is difficult to say. I have to agree with Gene in that this seems similar to some pseudo Koranic inscriptions on blades, copied and etched/engraved with no particular knowledge of any meaning and therefore just a random sequence. I hope I'm wrong and someone can attribute some deeper substance to them. Regards, Norman.