Old persian sword

[mariusgmioc]

Hello,

I am of the opinion this is NOT a Persian but an European trade blade.

I base my opinion on the configuration of the blade like the shape of the edge and the fullers.

Yes, the cross-guard appears to be Persian but this is the ONLY Persian feature I can distinguish in this example.

PS: In my opinion, the blade in the photo below is also an European (probably Solingen) trade blade.