Nimcha sword, Morocco and Spain, late 19th - early 20th century Probably Spanish, straight, double-edged steel blade with wide central gutter, engraved with Castilian inscriptions in capitals ("No me saques sin rason - no me enbaines sin honor") flanked by foliage scrolls. Handle in wood or brown horn, riveted with engraved floral brass plates, steel guard with three quillons. Wooden scabbard lined with cast silver plates, engraved with floral decoration and fitted with two suspension rings. Length: 99 cm The two-part scabbard is damaged, rusty and worn. A Sabre Nimcha, Morocco and Spain, late 19th-early 20th century