Assistance requested for the translation of inscriptions on an old yataghan

laEspadaAncha · 3rd March 2010, 05:20 PM

Thank you Zifir for your time and assistance...

Given the Seven Sleepers inscriptions, I wonder if the "closed eyes" eyelash pattern separating them is by design (no pun intended)...

Is there any chance you can shed some light on the use of the fleur de lis on the hilt?

I was also curious if - to the best of your knowledge or anyone else on the forum - the design work on the hilt and reverse of the blade might help me attribute it to a particular region (or even a maker)?

Regards,

Chris

3rd March 2010, 05:20 PM	#6
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Thank you Zifir for your time and assistance... Given the Seven Sleepers inscriptions, I wonder if the "closed eyes" eyelash pattern separating them is by design (no pun intended)... Is there any chance you can shed some light on the use of the fleur de lis on the hilt? I was also curious if - to the best of your knowledge or anyone else on the forum - the design work on the hilt and reverse of the blade might help me attribute it to a particular region (or even a maker)? Regards, Chris