Hey all-
Any information, translation, or history about this type of weapon would be appreciated. A full gallery of the sword (with larger image sizes) can be found
here. What interests me is the odd pommel. I'm guessing that this is a horseman's sword and the pommel rested along the wrist to provide balance and extra support for the shock of a hit. Also, I plead ignorance when it comes to Arabic, and offer apologies if the images of the inscription are upside down.
Thanks in advance for your expertise. Images to follow: