Polish sword?

Jim McDougall · 16th April 2005, 03:01 AM

This does look like a 20th century decorative piece that seems like Rajasthan work, and likely is relatively recent. The hilt resembles Afghan shamshirs, which are seen with wood hilts in the latter 19th century very similar. The chowk motif en suite with the blade panel is quite contrary to the earlier weapons that this is intended to represent. While a very attractive and decorative item, this piece really has little to do with the Eastern European hussar sabres of earlier centuries.

Radu.....good to see you back!...thought the UFO's got ya!!

Best regards,
Jim

16th April 2005, 03:01 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,193	This does look like a 20th century decorative piece that seems like Rajasthan work, and likely is relatively recent. The hilt resembles Afghan shamshirs, which are seen with wood hilts in the latter 19th century very similar. The chowk motif en suite with the blade panel is quite contrary to the earlier weapons that this is intended to represent. While a very attractive and decorative item, this piece really has little to do with the Eastern European hussar sabres of earlier centuries. Radu.....good to see you back!...thought the UFO's got ya!! Best regards, Jim