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Old 27th May 2019, 05:31 PM   #28
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This form of the crossguard is specific to Moroccan sabers? Could it be a Genoese sword (not only the blade)?
You're right.
Moroccan swords have 3 quillons down.
The tang should be thinner, straight without peg holes.
The sword presented here had a grip made of two pieces of horn like Turkish swords or Caucasian kindjals.
Conclusion either you have an Italian sword or a local sword with an Italian blade.
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