Antique Sword Samshir Scabbard Damascus Steel Gold Writing Baqir Mashhai Persian

Description

Antique Sword Samshie Scabbard Damascus Steel Gold Inscription Baqir Mashhai Persian. This is a very fin Damascus steel sword with gold Inscription.  It reads "Help from Allah and speedy victory, Safdar Jang Bahadur 1162 (1748 1749). Made by Baqir Mashhadi" Iran. The blade is 31 inches long. The scabbard is a 20th century reproduction Indo Persian made. The hilt had been gold gilded. An almost identical blade can be found in Islamic Arms and Armor in the Metropolitan Museum or art Book. VERY fine item.