Nimcha sword, Morocco, 19th century Slightly curved, single-edged, flat-backed steel blade with wide gutter, horn handle, openwork metal ring at the base, three-quillon steel hilt inlaid with gold plant scrolls around an eight-pointed star set in a square. Blade punched at the top and protected by a brown leather scabbard embossed with chevrons and broken lines. Also in a leather sheath embossed with broken lines and with laces for the handle. Length: 100 cm Rust, split handle, leather wear, slightly faded gilding.