A very unusual and interesting Arab sword. It reminds the famous Moroccan “NIMCHA” but although the hilt style is similar, this sword is coming from Yemen, and it is believed to be produced in the island of Zanzibar in the 19th C. The single edge blade is almost 32 inches long and multifullered, made by Wilhelm Clauberg &Cie. of Solingen Germany, and marked with a image of a knight with full armor and a sword. The W. of the name is seen just under the cross guard. The rest of the name is covered by it. These blades were made by Clauberg in 1875 or so, and were also traded in Africa and the Middle East. The grip is cut and beautifully shaped from a solid dark horn set with silver studs and silver band, and with a steel collar. The special design of the hilt is typical to swords produced in Zanzibar, and has a big steel ring forged in one piece with the cross guard and the “D” guard which are chiseled and filed in geometric design. Total length is almost 38 inches. Good condition. Original age patina on the blade with minor age pitting . Few chips on the horn and one silver nail is missing. Some battle scars on the edge. This is a real fighting sword and from exotic part of the world.