Historic Saudi sabre sells for $1 m

[AJ1356]

I showed the pic to some old dudes, and they were like from the hat it seems to be before Zaher Shah's time, since people did not wear those kinds of hat during his time. They said it could be one of his in-laws.
As far as the saber itself, it is a re-hilted Safavid blade.

[ALEX]

for those who're interested in associated history, here's more info and some documents that were part of the lot

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by AJ1356

I showed the pic to some old dudes, and they were like from the hat it seems to be before Zaher Shah's time, since people did not wear those kinds of hat during his time. They said it could be one of his in-laws.
As far as the saber itself, it is a re-hilted Safavid blade.

That is interesting ... are you dating the blade as Safavid by the cartouche?
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[ALEX]

the blade, and cartouches, are much later, likely 19th C. The later fittings are likely 20th C as Richard commented. The rehilting could have been done anywhere, Damascus or SA. Here's similar Arabian saif.