handsome and very old sword from North Africa, made in style of crusader swords, by an Arab craftsman who re-shaped an older blade, shortening it to 29", w wide blood gutter, and added a hand forged Crusader style cross guard. Blade still bears original blade maker mks "D. Peres". Peres was a Solingen, Germany sword & knife maker No grip. A very handsome & massive sword, likely a relic of the Kitchener Campaign against the Somali tribesmen. .