A Shamshir, the Eastern saber that for centuries enchanted the world and was copied in practically all armies of the western world. A light. Deeply curved, wedge shape blade of minimal and simple design and yet a lethal slashing weapon in the experienced hand. Here we offer for sale a somewhat unusual Shamshir sword, with a fine Persian 18 C. wootz blade, marked with a maker stamp. Ivory grips handle with a down curving steel pommel. Steel cross-guard with silver inlay decoration. Blaqde length 31 inches. Total length 35 inches. The relatively short handle with recesses for the fingers, and the silver decoration, may suggest an Indian use of a Persian blade. Very good condition