Thankyou so much for your replies and the information Teodor and Ed its massively appreciated as I definitely want to learn more about these fantastic swords and the only real source of information is this forum and the articles that Ed was kindly posted on his research. Its great that you've been able to identify the maker and even though its a 1980 sword rather than 1880 it has its own history and as said is a nice gap filler.
I do have a few other kaskaras to post up aswel as a couple of other sudanese items that I will post over the coming days/weeks.
Ian that kaskara you've bought is an absolute beauty. Love the ornate decorations and even more that its an NSW contingent bring back. I have strong links to the Berkshires as it was my home country regiment 7 ancestors who served with them and a distant relative who was killed at Maiwand with the 66th foot. Tofrek for me is a fascinating engagement in the fact it could have very easily been a slaughter like maiwand but was turned around by great officers, exceptional NCO's and the bravery of the men to stand their ground and not be routed like some of the Indian troops were.
My collection is mainly British but just something about sudanese weapons of the day I love.
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