Hello, this item is a Sudanese kaskara blade with its original crossguard, dating to the late 19th century, consistent with the Mahdist period. The long, straight, double-edged blade with a central fuller and narrow profile aligns with known kaskara forms, which often reused earlier European trade blades mounted locally in Sudan. The visible stamped markings, including what appears to be a lion device and a secondary mark, are typical of imported Solingen or European workshop blades that were widely traded into North and East Africa and then rehilted. The surface shows honest age with pitting and oxidation, and the tang with a single pin hole confirms the absence of the original grip, which would have been organic and is commonly lost. The guard form is simple and functional, consistent with regional assembly rather than European hilt construction.

From a market perspective, kaskara swords are collected within the ethnographic arms and armor category, but value depends heavily on completeness and condition. In this case, the absence of the handle significantly reduces desirability and usability for collectors, though the blade markings add some interest. A fair market value for this incomplete example is $250 to $500 USD.