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25th May 2021, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Nipmuc USA
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A Servicable Sword Or Decorative?
Apparently a throwaway, I would suggest it is a decorative sword. I don't know if there were ceremonial wedding swords or such but I'm getting that kind of vibe. I cannot translate the blade inscription.
Things like the scabbard rings not really meant for use aside from hanging on a wall. The blade grind and indeed even the extensive etching. Fancy without being meant as a weapon. Thoughts on this one? Of course, not a great many images. Cheers GC |
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26th May 2021, 12:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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I modified the picture for easier reading and rotated it to the correct position.
Looks nearly Kufic, and I wonder if it is a Persian parade sword. |
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26th May 2021, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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More like an Ottoman presentation sword. Date 1901. The inscription under the date seems to me like Basmala
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26th May 2021, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Nipmuc USA
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Thanks a bunch guys I will pass that on.
I kind of thought it was upside down (and to be read right to left) Cheers GC |
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