Sword of Shah Jahan Badshali Gazie w/ Solingen Blade

[Jack Loomes]

Cairo, Egypt and Solingen, Germany

Late 18th century hilt and scabbard. Early 17th century (blade)

Iron or steel, silver and gold, chased

Length: 80 cm, blade

Mark: Running wolf mark of Solingen

Inscription: In Persian, to the effect that sword belonged to Shah Jahan Badshali Gazie

Further reading: Laking, G. F., Wallace Collection Catalogues: Oriental Arms and Armour, London: The Trustees of the Wallace Collection, 1964

Source: wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/