Need assistance in Identifying this sword

[brad2008]

Recent estate sale find..... i dont see any visible marks anywhere. First thoughts while holding it was ''ceremonial but with an intesting pommel, cross-guard and grip "

thoughts? (not my house btw)

 

[Chris Meyer]

It appears to be an Indian Tulwar, like the one shown here. If you Google "Tulwar", you will see that most do not have the upturned arms on the guard. I have no idea if yours is actually old or worth much.

 

[Timo Nieminen]

Afghan pulouar, basically the Afghan version of the tulwar, with a domed pommel instead of a flat disc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulwar

 

[brad2008]

thanks for your help guys!!............i guess now the question is to have it cleaned up or not? i plan on keeping it.

 

[Triton]

thanks for your help guys!!............i guess now the question is to have it cleaned up or not? i plan on keeping it.

It depends on what you mean by "cleaning." I've seen lots of antiques ruined by guys with wire wheels and little sense. If it were me I would first oil it and wipe it down well to see what I'm actually dealing with. Any active i.e. red rust must be gently scoured off but other than that I would just oil it up and let it be. My take.

 

[A.F. Holowaychuk]

Afghan for sure, not Indian.

 

[WayTooSharp]

somewhere with camels