A very fine example of the “NIMCHA”, the famous Moroccan saber. It has a 27 curved single edge heavy blade with a 4 inches false edge. It is a probably an 19 Century European military blade, fullered just bellow the spine. The grip is cut and shaped from a solid piece of horn of a fibrous structure, set with engraved silver collar. The cross guard and the “D” guard are forged in one piece with the typical three prongs down curving quillons, which once was plated with gold. There is no scabbard . Total length 33 inches. Good condition. A small area of forging fault on the blade and very minor chips to the horn grip. This is a real fighting sword from exotic part of the world with all part originals and with no replacements