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Rick · 24th August 2005, 08:38 PM

A 'T' hilted Yataghan .
Ottoman Empire mid-late 19thc.
Yes , the script is most likely upside down .

Often carried by Janissary troops .

(beat me to it Ian

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24th August 2005, 08:38 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,263	A 'T' hilted Yataghan . Ottoman Empire mid-late 19thc. Yes , the script is most likely upside down . Often carried by Janissary troops . (beat me to it Ian )