Very impressive and interesting kaskara. The blade was definitely a heirloom one, as it has been inserted into mount at the forte, similar to some takoubas. The chiseled, gold inlaid floral decoration at the base of the blade is reminiscent of Ottoman 18th century work, so this is probably one of the oldest blades on a kaskara. It would be interesting if kwiatek or someone else can read and translate the inscription.
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