Moroccan sa'if help please

macandjenny · 23rd March 2009, 02:55 AM

Hi, I'm David and 'brand new' here. If you could help I'd be most appreciative. I have this sword. It supposedly was given by a particular French officer in 1813 - 1816 to someone who settled in Australia. It was in a house fire about 40 years ago which could contribute to its poor condition. Many thanks in anticipation
David

kronckew · 23rd March 2009, 04:57 PM

Ooooh - Shiney!

Nice nimcha. distinctive hilt. did you clean it up?

they seem to be made with a variety of european blades. try doing a forum search here on nimcha for loads of info. even a google on nimcha brings up loads.

here's one from the maritime museum in london:

i've wanted one of those for ages, but always seem to lose out on the auctions....ah well, always next time.

23rd March 2009, 02:55 AM	#1
macandjenny Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	Moroccan sa'if help please Hi, I'm David and 'brand new' here. If you could help I'd be most appreciative. I have this sword. It supposedly was given by a particular French officer in 1813 - 1816 to someone who settled in Australia. It was in a house fire about 40 years ago which could contribute to its poor condition. Many thanks in anticipation David Attached Images

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23rd March 2009, 04:57 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Ooooh - Shiney! Nice nimcha. distinctive hilt. did you clean it up? they seem to be made with a variety of european blades. try doing a forum search here on nimcha for loads of info. even a google on nimcha brings up loads. here's one from the maritime museum in london: i've wanted one of those for ages, but always seem to lose out on the auctions....ah well, always next time.