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ALEX · 16th July 2017, 09:52 PM

Please see the below link - post 12, image 4.
This is early shamshir-like blade form, later seen on Russian and Caucasian swords. There are several in Hermitage and Topkapi collections.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=hermitage

16th July 2017, 09:52 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 935	Please see the below link - post 12, image 4. This is early shamshir-like blade form, later seen on Russian and Caucasian swords. There are several in Hermitage and Topkapi collections. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=hermitage