How old is the sword?

Edster · 19th October 2015, 05:56 PM

Hello Radu,

My guess in mid-20th Century, but could be in a wide range. The blade is fairly "standard" looking, but since the metal and technology has been the same since the British occupation, it could be any time during that period. The grip isn't Hadendawa style so that leaves out Kassala. The maker's mark uses a different sent of punches from those shared by the Kassala smiths at least in the 1980s. The cross guard in more in the Sennar style and forged with the center ridge. Patina might put in in the earlier part of the 20th. Any idea when it was brought back to England?

Regards,
Ed

19th October 2015, 05:56 PM	#5
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	Hello Radu, My guess in mid-20th Century, but could be in a wide range. The blade is fairly "standard" looking, but since the metal and technology has been the same since the British occupation, it could be any time during that period. The grip isn't Hadendawa style so that leaves out Kassala. The maker's mark uses a different sent of punches from those shared by the Kassala smiths at least in the 1980s. The cross guard in more in the Sennar style and forged with the center ridge. Patina might put in in the earlier part of the 20th. Any idea when it was brought back to England? Regards, Ed