Dear Alex hi.
I believe that this kilij has Greek mounts.Very often at the Greek weapons we see figures like that.Because of the dragon I believe that the figure is St George.We find it often enough at the Greek weapons. It symbolize the victory of Greeks against Ottomans.The other thought is goddess Athena.I attach a picture from a Greek flintlock with the Athena goddess. She holds a shield with a face on it and a lance.Just see the similarities at the faces and the rest of decoration.
Best
Ilias
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