Help to Decipher Islamic scrip of Yataghans

Cathey · 11th March 2024, 08:05 AM

Hi

I am trying to date three Yataghans in my collection and was wondering if anyone was able to decipher the scrip written on them?

Cheers Cathey

Ian · 11th March 2024, 01:45 PM

Hi Cathey,

Three lovely swords

Yataghan 2
Second side
1238 Hirji which translates to 1823 Gregorian

Yataghan 3
Second side
1291 Hirji which translates to 1874 Gregorian

I don't see a date on Yataghan 1

Ian.

Cathey · 11th March 2024, 11:16 PM

Thanks Ivan, I think Yataghan 1 just has writing, but no idea what is says at this stage. The dates are a great help though. Cheers Cathey

11th March 2024, 08:05 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 282	Help to Decipher Islamic scrip of Yataghans Hi I am trying to date three Yataghans in my collection and was wondering if anyone was able to decipher the scrip written on them? Cheers Cathey Attached Images

11th March 2024, 11:16 PM	#3
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 282	Scrip on Swords Thanks Ivan, I think Yataghan 1 just has writing, but no idea what is says at this stage. The dates are a great help though. Cheers Cathey

11th March 2024, 01:45 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Cathey, Three lovely swords Yataghan 2 Second side 1238 Hirji which translates to 1823 Gregorian Yataghan 3 Second side 1291 Hirji which translates to 1874 Gregorian I don't see a date on Yataghan 1 Ian.