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Bob A · 2nd July 2020, 05:10 PM

I'd be slightly inclined toward India as the origin, based entirely on the vegetal ornamentation - Persian blades are often seen with animal representation. Steel scabbard also seems Indian to me.

I agree the hilt is a replacement. Huge blade! I'd figure a date range in the last century or two.

I have no basis for any of the above; uninformed opinion.

2nd July 2020, 05:10 PM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 411	I'd be slightly inclined toward India as the origin, based entirely on the vegetal ornamentation - Persian blades are often seen with animal representation. Steel scabbard also seems Indian to me. I agree the hilt is a replacement. Huge blade! I'd figure a date range in the last century or two. I have no basis for any of the above; uninformed opinion.