| Accession Number | REL/07077 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
North African Nimcha Sword and Scabbard
Description
North African Nimcha sword and scabbard. The hilt has double downward quillons from the crossguard and a single bar over the knuckle that is not attached to the pommel. The wooden grip with an L shape steel capped pommel has an overall inlaid roundel pattern and a steel ferrule collar. The broad, slightly curved blade has the remnants of a wide fuller on each side to within 200 mm of the spear point. The scabbard is brown leather over wood having an embossed rectangular line pattern.
History / Summary
This type of sword was used by native tribesmen in North Africa. It possibly originated in Morocco.