18th or 19th century Syrian shamshir sword. The single edged curved blade is Persian made and engraved with suns, crescent moons, and horsemen. The cross guard is brass. The ‘Syrian’ attribution comes mainly from the shape of the hilt. The grips are horn inlaid with steel dots and decorated with brass nails. The cross guard is secured to the grips with twisted wire. The pommel is steel and it is sharply down curving. Wood scabbard covered with leather with spiral stitching and mounted with steel fittings decorated with silver koftgari work.

Dimensions: 39.5" long overall x 32.5" blade.

This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $80.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Very good condition. Losses to the silver koftgari work on the scabbard mounts as well as some dents on said mounts. Blade has pitting and oxidation spotting.