Help with translation and ID

[harrywagner]

Originally Posted by kronckew

mine also has a small but comfortable 4 in. grip, but a plain leather sheath & small belt, tho the scabbard is lined with red felt and the belt lined with white felt. it has brass banding across the front of the grip and sheet brass covering the back. no stars or inscriptions on the sharpened 7 in. blade.

That is a good looking antique. From the Sa'Da region I think. Early 20th? The metal backing on the hilt is not uncommon for this area. You see them in brass and silver, some engraved, some plain.

I have a Jambiya with a hilt decoration very similar to yours, although not nearly as nice.

Harry