Arabic sword

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The saif, sometimes called a shamshir, depending on the era, originated in Arabia before the 7th century. Little is known about this weapon besides what al-Kindi wrote in his treatise On Swords in the 9th century.

Sciabola eiSciabola ei
Swiss sabre circa 1550-Solothurn arsenal museum Inv MAZ5102-P5120157-blackSwiss sabre circa 1550-Solothurn arsenal museum Inv MAZ5102-P5120157-black
Obverse side of both Meyer & Linz swords with the artillery saber at topObverse side of both Meyer & Linz swords with the artillery saber at top
Sword (AM 697139-1)Sword (AM 697139-1)
Sword (AM 13752-2)Sword (AM 13752-2)
Sword (AM 13752-1)Sword (AM 13752-1)
Karađorđe`s armsKarađorđe's arms
Fula sabre and scabbard Quai Branly 71.1881.97.21Fula sabre and scabbard Quai Branly 71.1881.97.21
Sword (AM 697139-2)Sword (AM 697139-2)
Sword (AM 696883-1)Sword (AM 696883-1)
    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    commonsimageSciabola ei Commons
    commonsimageSwiss sabre circa 1550-Solothurn arsenal museum Inv MAZ5102-P5120157-black Commons
    commonsimageObverse side of both Meyer & Linz swords with the artillery saber at top Commons
    commonsimageSword (AM 697139-1) Commons
    commonsimageSword (AM 13752-2) Commons
    commonsimageSword (AM 13752-1) Commons
    commonsimageKarađorđe's arms Commons
    commonsimageFula sabre and scabbard Quai Branly 71.1881.97.21 Commons
    commonsimageSword (AM 697139-2) Commons
    commonsimageSword (AM 696883-1) Commons