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Originally Posted by David R
I have similar state remains of one very very like this. It's late period Ottoman military, and I have been told Ottoman Navy, in a revival style. They get stripped of their mounts because some idiots think they are more profitable as scrap silver.
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The cross-guard obviously has been removed at some point, the areas it covered on the grip and scabbard are apparent. Makes it more sashqa-like. The seam on the scabbard is very Ottoman.