Ornate Caucasian Shashka ? with Motto - Any Info ?

[ham]

Forum directors and members,

I was somewhat discomfited to find that the person who began this thread was soliciting information regarding an item which, rather than pursuing an exchange of knowledge as a student or collector of antique arms, he simply intended to sell-- the sword is currently for sale on eBay, and the description regurgitates the information provided above. I take exception to this, it is dishonest-- clearly he thinks so too; hence his phrasing: "I am having a hard time matching this type of sword up for someone."
I hope that this is the proper place to propose the following:
That individuals seeking information on items they intend only to sell state plainly that this is their aim in their initial posting, so that forum members and staff may determine whether they wish to contribute. Alternatively, perhaps queries of this kind should be directed to the classified section.

Sincerely,

Ham