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Old 12th March 2006, 09:44 PM   #3
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Default Syrian sword, German blade

Wilhelm Clauberg & Cie blade factory from Solingen, Germany operated from 1847 and until 1990. This is a trade blade from the late 19 C. These blades were greatly appreciated in the middle east and much sought after. For another blade by Clauberg on an Arab Saif from Yemen see:



And a close up on the marking:



The sword itself is Syrian as properly noted by Ariel.
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