Pala - translation on the blade

[Edster]

I can't say where the sword was made, but the client for the inscription was likely a Shi'a. As suggested by Richard G, the reference to Ali and the famous split blade Zulfiqar sword given to Ali by the Prophet informs this view. Shi'a are more to the east like in Iraq and Persia than in the Balkans and indeed Syria that are mostly Sunni.

Regards,
Ed