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mavi1970
8th March 2005, 04:53 PM
hi, i was wondering whether these two swords are ottoman turkish to begin with then also if they are 18 or 19th century, i don't have much information on them, no markings. the sheaths seem like to good to be for that period. any information and help would be appreciated

Conogre
8th March 2005, 05:03 PM
Any photos of the entire sword, including the blade?
While nicely decorated, my impression of just the hilt is that it's so clean that it looks recently manufactured.
Mike

mavi1970
8th March 2005, 05:06 PM
here are two more photos of the whole sword including the sheath, any help would be appreciated , thanks again

Yannis
9th March 2005, 10:27 AM
It is Turkish. No earlier than late 19th century, early 20th.

I think it was a kind of officers sword in Ottoman army, but for certain rank/corps.

mavi1970
9th March 2005, 01:47 PM
thanks for your information and help.