On the Origins of the so-called Berber Sabres

TVV · 17th August 2009, 10:45 PM

Well, I have one of those sabres with the inscription "Para Los Valientes Dominicanos", which suggests a Caribbean, rather than a North African origin. And I remember that Jim has mentioned that these usually appear in groupings of weapons from Central America and Cuba.
I guess, unless we see a picture of someone wielding such a sabre, we will never know for certain.
I would prefer those to turn out to be from North Africa, but I am finding myself leaning entirely towards the New World.
Regards,
Teodor

17th August 2009, 10:45 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Well, I have one of those sabres with the inscription "Para Los Valientes Dominicanos", which suggests a Caribbean, rather than a North African origin. And I remember that Jim has mentioned that these usually appear in groupings of weapons from Central America and Cuba. I guess, unless we see a picture of someone wielding such a sabre, we will never know for certain. I would prefer those to turn out to be from North Africa, but I am finding myself leaning entirely towards the New World. Regards, Teodor