Indian Tulwar-Hilted Yataghan Saber
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Indo-Persian saber commonly associated with cavalry or other mounted groups. Notable features are the disc-shaped tulwar pommel but with an re-curved or in-curved yataghan blade - weighted towards the business end. Commonly found in this configuration mainly in India, but can also be found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and perhaps other contiguous regions. |
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Indian Tulwar-Hilted Yataghan Saber
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Another example of this style sword, but with original velvet covered wood scabbard. Disc-shaped tulwar pommel, knuckle-guard, re-curved or in-curved yataghan blade but with "T" cross-section back-edge. This style sword is classified in the Egytian-Greek kopis category. |
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