Interesting Afghan Heavy cavalry sword for comments.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Nagawarrior

Thanks for the compliment. The scabbard covering is leather.
Great research! The quality of your picture is excellent. Jim McDougall and a buddy of mine did the research that found the photo for me. The photo is in the book "Northwest Frontier: People and Events 1839-1947" by Arthur Swinson (N.Y.1967). See more discussion here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=nagawarrior

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the link. Here's an altered version of the image, with some of the fading 'restored'.
Just in case it's of any use to you (or anyone else).
Do you know anything else about these swords?
Daoud Shah is described as commander in chief of the Amir's forces. I can't imagine that these were staff officer swords, but they are certainly not 'tribesmans' swords either. Any information on who carried them?
I've seen a Kyber knife with this type of guard, but never one of these sabres (in person) Are they rare?

[Nagawarrior]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the link. Here's an altered version of the image, with some of the fading 'restored'.
Just in case it's of any use to you (or anyone else).
Do you know anything else about these swords?
Daoud Shah is described as commander in chief of the Amir's forces. I can't imagine that these were staff officer swords, but they are certainly not 'tribesmans' swords either. Any information on who carried them?
I've seen a Kyber knife with this type of guard, but never one of these sabres (in person) Are they rare?

The picture is of great use to me and I'm sure others. We gain so much understanding from our interaction here. I thank you very much.
Don't know much else other than what I have learned here. These were probably issued in some numbers. Its the quality of the blade that makes the difference between officer and regular troops I believe. The wootz bladed sword of mine probably belonging to an officer or body guard. They are a bit rare perhaps. I see these come up every so often. There is one in the swap forum right now. I've seen them at gun shows too. My buddy spoke of a large stash that was found a while back. All I know is I like 'em. Yours especially.

-Stephen*

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Nagawarrior

The picture is of great use to me and I'm sure others. We gain so much understanding from our interaction here. I thank you very much.
Don't know much else other than what I have learned here. These were probably issued in some numbers. Its the quality of the blade that makes the difference between officer and regular troops I believe. The wootz bladed sword of mine probably belonging to an officer or body guard. They are a bit rare perhaps. I see these come up every so often. There is one in the swap forum right now. I've seen them at gun shows too. My buddy spoke of a large stash that was found a while back. All I know is I like 'em. Yours especially.

-Stephen*

You're very kind Stephen, but mine looks quite plain compared with your beauties.
It does swing rather well though
I'll come back with some cleaned pictures when it's restored. Has some pitting, but generally not bad.
Best
Gene

[Nagawarrior]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

You're very kind Stephen, but mine looks quite plain compared with your beauties.
It does swing rather well though
I'll come back with some cleaned pictures when it's restored. Has some pitting, but generally not bad.
Best
Gene

I like the subtle curve of your sword blade Gene and the lovely patina of the handle. Yours also has the two suspension rings just like in the photo Look forward to the restoration pics.

-Stephen*