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19th September 2011, 02:17 PM
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Rigby,
hello, I second AJ1356's request. If you enjoy a free translation service please post a full view of the pieces for our continued study and enjoyment. Blade closeups look great. Thank you Rigby, Alex |
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19th September 2011, 04:11 PM
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Location: Kuwait
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Hi Rigby,
I totally agree with RJ and Aleksey, Its for our pleasure that we see what we translate. Just translating without seeing the whole thing isnt really that fun and limits discussion :-) Regards, AlNakkas |
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19th September 2011, 11:44 PM
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Apologies and more images
Sorry!
Here are the images and thank you AJ1356 for the translation. I have tried to fill the second cartouche with chalk, does it help any? The second sword here is unusual, and unfortunately missing a quilllon. I believe this is a form of Lucknow hilt and the engravings on the hilt include the stork, corn and anglo/heraldic device on the langet. I think the parasol mark may indicate that it was associated with a royal armoury. There is also some additional inscription under the plating toward the hilt, hard to make out. If anyone has any suggestion for safely removing the plating I would be grateful though I am inclined to let time do the work, as it is flaking away. |
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21st September 2011, 03:46 AM
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oooooouuuuu goody......that yataghan blade looks wootz to me.
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