Lot 136
A CASED MIDDLE EASTERN PRESENTATION 20thC SWORD.
A 1970's period Shamshir sword with ornate gilt covered scabbard and mounts. Geometric designs cover the scabbard with twin hanging loops also the straight quillions and pommel. The hilt of classical form with a plated blade of 33" length, curved with a single-edge and three quarter fullers. In a fitted case of issue when presented, to a Diplomat by the then Syrian ruler, Hafez-al Assad who died in the year 2000 AD.
