Jens, I know 1293 means 1877 as a certain date from the history, and went back accordingly to find something like 1799-1800 but I am not so sure after your correction. I hope there is somebody to say it exactly. Tim, it is from today's Turkey or its surrounding countries of former Ottoman empire,I guess Balkans if not Turkey. But the silver inlaid figures look Central Turkey,as I have seen several samples with the same style offered by local dealers from that region. They can be original to the blade or later, that I dont know, but I dont think they are after the 3rd quarter of 19 th c. I would like to know the translation of the inscriptions to have more accurate info. The hilt must be walrus, as the cracked-loking known structure of the walrus tooth core is seen in the inner parts.
regards
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