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ALEX · 6th April 2012, 05:13 PM

The hilt is Indian. The blade is Persian, 19th C 'Qajar revival' ceremonial blade.
But not a proper match for proper Indo-Persian sword, they do not belong to each other. You may even notice the base of the blade was narrowed to fit the handle.

6th April 2012, 05:13 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 935	The hilt is Indian. The blade is Persian, 19th C 'Qajar revival' ceremonial blade. But not a proper match for proper Indo-Persian sword, they do not belong to each other. You may even notice the base of the blade was narrowed to fit the handle.