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Originally Posted by Dave1104
Posted for comments by the forum. Acquired in Amman Jordan in 1978. I was told it is possibly a Jordanian Police khanjer. Basic workmanship. My Arabic is a bit rusty with respect to the mark, which I am assuming is the maker's signature. I read "Hussein" as the lower name. Possibly "Abd...." on the top? Handle and scabbard are old wood wrapped in tin with a wire wrapping around the grip. Appreciate any comments with respect to origin, dates, correct name, etc.
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Hi Dave
translation done for a part ... only, sorry
AMAL either
MADE BY
under
HUSSEIN or
HASSAN ??
produces around the 20th Century, until now,
yes the Desert Police are bearing this type of khanjar
also produces for touristic market presently
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=Jordan+dagger
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=desert+police
here, a view on my own shibriyas
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8036
à +
Dom