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31st December 2024, 06:00 PM
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ID on this shamshir
Hi everyone, I was wondering where is this shamshir from. The blade is characteristic Persian, but the fittings make me think it's of Afghan origin. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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1st January 2025, 11:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Syrian? Levant area.
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2nd January 2025, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Leiden, NL
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Hmm, I'm far from an expert, but I don't think I've ever seen a Syrian shamshir with a cross guard with that kind of raised cross and wide profile. Correct me if I'm wrong but more typically they are flatter and more slender:
That strikes me as more similar to guards found on Indian swords, e.g.: Last edited by werecow; 2nd January 2025 at 12:13 AM. Reason: Added pictures as examples |
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