Hello, everyone, help me with these?

athena · 30th April 2006, 05:19 AM

Hi all,

A friend of mine recommand this forum to me. I'm glad that many knowledgable people contribute here.

There are two blades that I have no idea and would like your opinons: which country, what style, period and what's the meaning of the letters?

The first is mine, there is inlaid gold in the flower design. The second I didn't bought.

Thanks very much!

ariel · 30th April 2006, 06:05 AM

Overall pics would help...
And better pics of the inscriptions, too.
If it is difficult, can you carefully trace them?

ariel · 30th April 2006, 04:51 PM

The more I look, the more "Ethiopian" comes to mind. May be just an illusion....

Total pic is essential

Jim McDougall · 30th April 2006, 08:54 PM

Hi Athena,
Welcome to the forum!!
I agree with Ariel, this script lettering certainly does resemble certain examples of Ethiopian gurade. It is typically impossible to identify a weapon simply by the inscription so as Ariel notes, we need a picture of the entire weapon.
Best regards,
Jim

athena · 2nd May 2006, 04:43 PM

Thanks everyone! I guessed it was Russian before. I never imagine it could be Ethiopia, as Ethiopia is so far away. Unfortunately, I didn't buy this sword, and don't have more pictures.

Could anyone help me with the following one? It has inlaid gold at the flower decoration.

Rick · 2nd May 2006, 06:28 PM

This looks almost like an extremely long spear blade ; I think the collar is put on backwards .

Got some dimensions for us ?

30th April 2006, 05:19 AM	#1
athena Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42	Hello, everyone, help me with these? Hi all, A friend of mine recommand this forum to me. I'm glad that many knowledgable people contribute here. There are two blades that I have no idea and would like your opinons: which country, what style, period and what's the meaning of the letters? The first is mine, there is inlaid gold in the flower design. The second I didn't bought. Thanks very much! Attached Images

2nd May 2006, 04:43 PM	#5
athena Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 42	Thanks everyone! I guessed it was Russian before. I never imagine it could be Ethiopia, as Ethiopia is so far away. Unfortunately, I didn't buy this sword, and don't have more pictures. Could anyone help me with the following one? It has inlaid gold at the flower decoration. Attached Images

30th April 2006, 06:05 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Overall pics would help... And better pics of the inscriptions, too. If it is difficult, can you carefully trace them?

30th April 2006, 04:51 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	The more I look, the more "Ethiopian" comes to mind. May be just an illusion.... Total pic is essential

30th April 2006, 08:54 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	Hi Athena, Welcome to the forum!! I agree with Ariel, this script lettering certainly does resemble certain examples of Ethiopian gurade. It is typically impossible to identify a weapon simply by the inscription so as Ariel notes, we need a picture of the entire weapon. Best regards, Jim

2nd May 2006, 06:28 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	This looks almost like an extremely long spear blade ; I think the collar is put on backwards . Got some dimensions for us ?