Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1899 — Rich Swords. [ARTICLE]

Rich Swords.

The most valuable sword in the worldi Is that belonging to the Gaekwar of Baroda. The hilt is set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, and it is valued at $1,100,000. The Shah of Persia has a sword that is worth $50,000. It was worn by Nasred-Din on his first visit to Europe, about twenty-five years ago. The Czar hod the Sultan Doth possess very valuable swords. Lord Wolseley probably has the most valuable sword In Europe to-day. It was given to Mm by the Egyptians, and is valued at $lO,000. .