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A Persian Pahlavi Imperial Court Of Iran Signed Sheathed Sword

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A Persian Pahlavi Imperial Court Of Iran Signed Sheathed Sword: A Persian Pahlavi Imperial court of Iran (Darbar) Signed Sheathed Sword, 1976 (2535 Iranian imperial calendar). Total size: L 20"

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A FINE PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD: A rare example, with fine antler grips, the pommel, tangbands and guard extensive gold inlay. The fine, long, broad blade of shallow curvature with complex fullering to each side, forged of fine Persi

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A Persian Pahlavi Imperial Court Of Iran Signed Sheathed Sword

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A Persian Pahlavi Imperial court of Iran (Darbar) Signed Sheathed Sword, 1976 (2535 Iranian imperial calendar). Total size: L 20"

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A Persian Pahlavi Imperial Court Of Iran Signed Sheathed Sword

Name: A Persian Pahlavi Imperial Court Of Iran Signed Sheathed Sword
SKU: 136189092
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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