To be honest, I don't think it is necessarily 19th century or Syrian. It looks to me like a very nice, but not untypical, Saudi Arabian presentation sword of the mid 20th century. The blade is probably Caucasian or Persian and the mounts most likely are Saudi Arabian manufacture. Similar swords were also given as gifts by the Emirs of Bahrain and probably other Gulf rulers.
Nevertheless, I would love to have it!
Regards
Richard
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