How old is the sword?

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Edster

Hello Radu,

My guess in mid-20th Century, but could be in a wide range. The blade is fairly "standard" looking, but since the metal and technology has been the same since the British occupation, it could be any time during that period. The grip isn't Hadendawa style so that leaves out Kassala. The maker's mark uses a different sent of punches from those shared by the Kassala smiths at least in the 1980s. The cross guard in more in the Sennar style and forged with the center ridge. Patina might put in in the earlier part of the 20th. Any idea when it was brought back to England?

Regards,
Ed

The construction is rather crude and shows little of the finish of earlier pieces. I'd be with Ed 100% in dating it no earlier than the 1950s and most likely later.

Particularly the guard is crude with obvious tool marks, the half moon marks are of a particularly degenerated style and the fullers on the blade are ground not forged.

[Multumesc]

Yes David, it was created confusion by members ...

[Jim McDougall]

I cannot resist being curious M.
This thread and that note from David was nearly half a year ago. This is it?
Wondered if perhaps you had gained any useful information from the tangible entries here regarding the sword you posted.
Updates on older threads are always enticing, especially with new information.......just kinda fell flat with the identity faux pas note.

Hope you are still collecting and curious if your entries here have helped you align a chosen field of collecting or encouraged a special interest.