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TVV · 25th December 2019, 05:00 PM

The style of the decoration on the brass furniture of the scabbard looks very Balkan to me, and is typical of the late 19th century. The blade looks older than the fittings, which is not unusual, as valued heirloom blades were often rehilted. Jim will probably opine on the blade, but I would guess Austrian/Central European from the 18th century. Very nice sword Ivo, congratulations.

RSWORD · 25th December 2019, 05:43 PM

I wouldn’t rule out India as the source of the blade. The semi circle “eyelash” as well as the other two symbols can be found on Indian blades of similar overall design and profile. Looks like you have a recessed spine, a sort of fuller on the spine, which is another feature found on Indian blades and a few other cultures. (China, E Europe). Given those features I doubt it is an European blade.

My $0.02. 🤓

corrado26 · 25th December 2019, 06:26 PM

I do not know wether these "eyelashs" hve been in use in India. What I know is that this feature is often to be found on the blades of Hungarian husar sabres.
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Kubur · 30th December 2019, 10:01 AM

You may have an Ottoman Hungarian sword

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=styrian+sword

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20664

Some people say that these swords are from Bulgaria.

I'm fine with both options...

25th December 2019, 06:26 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,237	I do not know wether these "eyelashs" hve been in use in India. What I know is that this feature is often to be found on the blades of Hungarian husar sabres. corrado26 Attached Images

25th December 2019, 05:00 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	The style of the decoration on the brass furniture of the scabbard looks very Balkan to me, and is typical of the late 19th century. The blade looks older than the fittings, which is not unusual, as valued heirloom blades were often rehilted. Jim will probably opine on the blade, but I would guess Austrian/Central European from the 18th century. Very nice sword Ivo, congratulations.

25th December 2019, 05:43 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	I wouldn’t rule out India as the source of the blade. The semi circle “eyelash” as well as the other two symbols can be found on Indian blades of similar overall design and profile. Looks like you have a recessed spine, a sort of fuller on the spine, which is another feature found on Indian blades and a few other cultures. (China, E Europe). Given those features I doubt it is an European blade. My $0.02. 🤓

30th December 2019, 10:01 AM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	You may have an Ottoman Hungarian sword http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=styrian+sword http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20664 Some people say that these swords are from Bulgaria. I'm fine with both options...