Hi Mark,
With a patient observation of the tag text in three of the pictures, that i had cut off to concentrate on the sword images editing, i think i managed to read it. Here is a crude translation:
ARABIAN SABRE OF THE "Nimcha" TYPE.
Origin: Northwest of Africa, possibly Morocco.
Period: XVIII-XIX century.
Total length: 74 cms.
Blade of one only edge, widening at the point, with very deep gutters.
Handle of wood, with a pistol grip shape, with spur hand guard in brass.
It was the type of weapon prefered by the pirates that used to rapine the ships along the African coast.
I understand your question about the fittings being gold or golden, though.
That brass happens to have a rather high polished finishing.
Fernando
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