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eftihis 6th November 2008 07:10 AM
Ottoman officers shaska???
 
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Hi, do you know what this is? It is of small size but good construction, the scabbard is chased and gild over silver. Has a suspension loop. Lather has spiral work like the typical turkish swords.
Any ideas?

CharlesS 6th November 2008 02:07 PM
Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.

rand 6th November 2008 07:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlesS
Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.
That may explain why the suspension ring holder has been placed on the hilt.

rand


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