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Lot 344:
Light Calvary Sword & Scabbard- Marked "Made in India" Curved blade measures approx 32" in length is approx 1.25" at widest point, comes with the leather and gold wire wrap on the handle, brass pommel and guard. Scabbard has two rings at the top, does shows signs of rust. Great Sword to add to your collection; Internet info: Nomadic horsemen learned from experience that a curved edge is better for cutting strikes because the arc of the blade matches that of the sweep of the rider’s arm as they slash the target while galloping. Turks, Mongols, Rajputs and Sikhs used scimitars in warfare, among many other peoples.
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