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Conogre · 22nd February 2005, 11:25 PM

I'm struck by the red necklace-type bead in the center of the hilt, which seems very uncharacteristic for a sword of this type, more inclined to be found in a Moroccan or N African sword than in an Ottoman sword.
Mike

22nd February 2005, 11:25 PM	#6
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	I'm struck by the red necklace-type bead in the center of the hilt, which seems very uncharacteristic for a sword of this type, more inclined to be found in a Moroccan or N African sword than in an Ottoman sword. Mike