Spanish motto on takouba or kaskara blades?

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

I have recently been reviewing the types of markings and inscriptions found on these North African swords, and thus far I have not found any blades that have this motto.

I know that the motto has been found on the curious Berber sabres now discussed on concurrent thread, and of course the motto was well known on blades sent to Spains colonies from mid to latter 18th century, but could these blades not have ended up in the African trade routes?

I would really appreciate any input guys

Thank you,
Jim

Interesting subject Jim, This link to former Spanish colonies might be of interest and perhaps explain why these blades are found in such wide areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...anish_colonies
Regards Stu