A yataghan sword in scabbard, featuring a good quality blade with inscriptions and maker's stamp. Probably later (c.1900) Balkan fittings on an earlier (c. 1800) Turkish blade. The recurved blade of 58cm long, with a form of Arabic or Turkish writing finely engraved on both sides and floral decoration also engraved on one side. The ferrule and scabbard of yellow alloy metal, profusely decorated with floral motifs. Three suspension rings to scabbard and attached braided sling. The grip consisting of two slabs of carved horn or marine ivory, with the pommel having a lanyard hole and an overall bird's head shape. Total length in scabbard 77cm.
A yataghan sword in scabbard, featuring a good quality blade with inscriptions and maker's stamp. Probably later (c.1900) Balkan fittings on an earlier (c. 1800) Turkish blade. The recurved blade of 58cm long, with a form of Arabic or Turkish writing finely engraved on both sides and floral decoration also engraved on one side. The ferrule and scabbard of yellow alloy metal, profusely decorated with floral motifs. Three suspension rings to scabbard and attached braided sling. The grip consisting of two slabs of carved horn or marine ivory, with the pommel having a lanyard hole and an overall bird's head shape. Total length in scabbard 77cm.
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