Ornate Sword
Preserving Heritage
Item: Sword
Date: Unknown; probably early 1900s
Origin: Bedouin
Original Owner: Ahmad-Sameh al-Khalidi
Current Keeper: Muna al-Khalidi (granddaughter)
Current Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Material: Steel blade, silver and brass sheath with leather detailing camel hair rope, with golden thread. The sheath is highly intricate and ornate
Story: Ahmad Sameh al-Khalidi was the Director of the Department of Education in Palestine and the Principle of the Arab College in Jerusalem. A school dedicated to innovative learning, applied learning, and critical thinking. This sword was gifted to him by the father of a pupil as a sign of gratitude.
