D&L Kaskara #2

kino · 2nd February 2011, 05:11 AM

Here's another Kaskara from Lonna and Dave's collection.

DaveS · 2nd February 2011, 07:52 PM

This kaskara seems to be unique, to me anyway because of the engraving
on one end of the crossguard. It is engraved backwards and says "ALI", with
an Islamic date of 1311 (1893). Apparently it was used to seal documents
with sealing wax. Has anyone seen this before on a kaskara? Now whenever
i buy, or am able to handle a kaskara, i always check to see if there is any
engraving on the end of the guard. I'm sure that this can't be the only one.
Dave.

ward · 2nd February 2011, 08:10 PM

Yeah theres one in the fernch book splendeur darmes orientale that has that seal on the end of the guard. actually that book has a section on great Sudanese arms.

DaveS · 3rd February 2011, 09:21 PM

Ward: Yes, I just looked it up and indeed both quillons are engraved. It
amazes me that they can do all of this engraving in such a small space. Not
only do the engraving, but to do it backwards too. I wonder, since both dates are so close if this could be someone of rank who might have served in
Ali Dinar's army?.........Dave.

2nd February 2011, 05:11 AM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 998	D&L Kaskara #2 Here's another Kaskara from Lonna and Dave's collection. Attached Images

2nd February 2011, 07:52 PM	#2
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	This kaskara seems to be unique, to me anyway because of the engraving on one end of the crossguard. It is engraved backwards and says "ALI", with an Islamic date of 1311 (1893). Apparently it was used to seal documents with sealing wax. Has anyone seen this before on a kaskara? Now whenever i buy, or am able to handle a kaskara, i always check to see if there is any engraving on the end of the guard. I'm sure that this can't be the only one. Dave.

2nd February 2011, 08:10 PM	#3
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Yeah theres one in the fernch book splendeur darmes orientale that has that seal on the end of the guard. actually that book has a section on great Sudanese arms.

3rd February 2011, 09:21 PM	#4
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Ward: Yes, I just looked it up and indeed both quillons are engraved. It amazes me that they can do all of this engraving in such a small space. Not only do the engraving, but to do it backwards too. I wonder, since both dates are so close if this could be someone of rank who might have served in Ali Dinar's army?.........Dave.