Swords

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>>32118766
Also anyone know what language this island what it says. It looks Greek to me, but I don't know

>>32118756
/k/ is for weapons so its fine. good luck OP, thats a cool looking piece

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>>32118780

>>32118780
Looks like a semetic alphabet, definitely not Greek.

>>32118786
Yeah, apparently one of my uncles stole the original from my mom, messed with it, replaced the hilt with an elk antler, gave to another uncle, who then showed it to me.
My mom does not care what happens to it either way, since its not really hers anymore

I however really want to know what this bloody thing was originally supposed to be, so I can have a name for it that isn't "Frankensword"

Looks legit, I dig the Shashka-esque look the antler gives it.

>>32118756
No, this is what /k/ lives for.

/paging KM

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>>32118780
>that faded star of david

>>32118815
>messed with it, replaced the hilt with an elk antler
i see, i didnt think it would be a military sabre with the antler handle, but i dont know shit about swords. makes sense.

>>32118797
Damn you're good.
I was looking at the different cyrillics when it turns out to be Ethipian/Eritean. Script is from the Ge'ez language.

If /k/ can't help, try the grognards at MyArmoury.com.

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>>32118884

Combined with the Star of David plus coming from North Africa, I'm going to guess that it originated from Beta Israel.

>>32118873

That's a star of Damascus. An old ass proof mark from when back when. The Jews stole it.

I think it's some kind of Gurade sabre, not sure about specifics though

>>32118884
>>32118921
Well, that answers a few questions, now that just leaves what the letters actually say, what Semitic language in specific it is (considering Ge'ez is used for different languages), when and why the heck Wilkinson was making swords for Ethiopians/Israelites, if it really is Wilkinson, and what style of sword the original was.

So, anyone speak Ethiopian?

>>32119146
>So, anyone speak Ethiopian?

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>close enough?

>>32119146

That's a star of Damascus. Pretty much all European and American swords swords from the 19th century that have been etched will have one. It's a proof mark indicating the sword is made to military specifications.

>>32118780
It's Ethiopian

>>32119895
Shit didn't read the read before I posted. Ignore my retardation

>>32118756
Hi OP,
On the one side you got a British makers mark (your pics are shite, so no real identification there),
The six pointed star is the seal of Salomon, common sign amongst brittish officers of the time, plus the original owners initials.
Not sure what the scripture is. could be African or Caucasian (Georgian?)
Interesting piece.
Likely a reused British officers sable blade.
Treat your blade well, make better pictures and ask on swordform or myarmouries.