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RSWORD · 24th March 2007, 02:17 AM

I agree with Jim in regards to this sword. Definately not a Persian sword. In my opinion, it is probably an imitation of the French Sabers that were done after their encounters in Egypt, however, French examples are of a much higher quality. Germany was one country that copied many styles and exported all over the world. If I was to take a guess, and it is simply that, I would say a German made imitation of high ranking French officer sword, probably mid 19th century and exported to any number of countries.

24th March 2007, 02:17 AM	#6
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	I agree with Jim in regards to this sword. Definately not a Persian sword. In my opinion, it is probably an imitation of the French Sabers that were done after their encounters in Egypt, however, French examples are of a much higher quality. Germany was one country that copied many styles and exported all over the world. If I was to take a guess, and it is simply that, I would say a German made imitation of high ranking French officer sword, probably mid 19th century and exported to any number of countries.