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21st August 2006, 02:34 AM
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Hello S. Al-Anizi!
Here is my attempt at transcribing the Arabic inscription on the jambiya (can't seem to get very clear pictures  ). I hope this is a good enough transcribing for translating. Thanks!Mark... |
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21st August 2006, 06:23 AM
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hmmmm, the second word is definetly the name "Salem", but I cant read the first one. The engraving must be the name of the owner or the maker.
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21st August 2006, 11:15 PM
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Hello S. Al-Anizi!
Thank you for the quick translation! I think it is probably the makers name. I like Iraqi weapons too but I can't find musch information on them. I find it interesting that the Kurdish Jambiyas of the north and the Marsh Arab Jambiyas of the south are well documented but the lack of pieces and information on Jambiyas from central Iraq like mine. That's why when I saw this on Ebay I jumped on the chance to own a Jambiya of good quality from central Iraq. I wnoder what the English initials mean, I know the first set are almost certainly initials but the second one "D.A.L" is a bit of a mystery to me? Any ideas... Does the belt loop mean it was worn on a leather belt or a cloth sash? Any ideas on what Mosque that might be? Mark... Last edited by Aurangzeb; 21st August 2006 at 11:33 PM. |
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23rd August 2006, 01:59 AM
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Just bumping up the thread...
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24th August 2006, 10:58 PM
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No new commens? Odd...
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26th August 2006, 03:43 PM
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I am suprised this is not generating more interest.
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