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12th July 2006, 02:32 AM
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Iranian Parade Sword
Dear Forumites
Just my two cents. I would vote Iranian for a number of reasons. The first is the crown emblem engraved on several parts of the sword resembles the Qajar and Pahlavi state crown. I've seen it in books but I don't know if anyone on the forum has pictures of it. I can't seem to locate mine  Interestingly enough, the words engraved on both sides of the blade is Arabic letters are 'Watan' which is Arabic for Nation or Land of Origin (denotes nationalist sentiments?) and Badshah or I think the Turkish equivalent is Padishah, which is a sultanate and imperial title I think. Anyway, I hope this helps. |
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14th July 2006, 04:11 AM
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14th July 2006, 07:35 AM
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That sword is german made and that is a Pahlavi Crown, and the Lion is the symbol of Persia. The sword has poor engravings ecc. but suitable for a civil officer of some type I would guess.
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