Original 18th Century Persian Wootz Steel Shamshir Sabre with Silver Inlaid Scabbard - c.1750/1800 British Lancer Allied generals estimated that these

Allied generals estimated that these airborne troops might take up to 70 percent casualties

I warned the crew about it out of Karachi on the way home - we made an emergency landing at Lyda

The blade ricasso extends about 8 inches

The exposed facing is typically covered in magnificent gold and silver thread embroidery depicting the Monarch's or Regimental Coat of Arms

Original 18th Century Persian Wootz Steel Shamshir Sabre with Silver Inlaid Scabbard - c.1750/1800 British Lancer Allied generals estimated that theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a CLASSIC, straight out of "THE ARABIAN NIGHTS"! A shamshir (Persian: ) is a type of Persian sword with a radical curve. The name is derived from shamshr, which means "sword" (in general). The curved sword family includes the shamshir, scimitar, talwar, kilij, pulwar and sabre. Persians are descended from the great civilizations of South West Asia, the Meads and the Hittites of Biblical fame. Today Persia is