turkish sword 18 or 19th century?? help

mavi1970 · 8th March 2005, 05:53 PM

hi, i was wondering whether these two swords are ottoman turkish to begin with then also if they are 18 or 19th century, i don't have much information on them, no markings. the sheaths seem like to good to be for that period. any information and help would be appreciated

Conogre · 8th March 2005, 06:03 PM

Any photos of the entire sword, including the blade?
While nicely decorated, my impression of just the hilt is that it's so clean that it looks recently manufactured.
Mike

mavi1970 · 8th March 2005, 06:06 PM

here are two more photos of the whole sword including the sheath, any help would be appreciated , thanks again

Yannis · 9th March 2005, 11:27 AM

It is Turkish. No earlier than late 19th century, early 20th.

I think it was a kind of officers sword in Ottoman army, but for certain rank/corps.

mavi1970 · 9th March 2005, 02:47 PM

thanks for your information and help.

8th March 2005, 05:53 PM	#1
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	turkish sword 18 or 19th century?? help hi, i was wondering whether these two swords are ottoman turkish to begin with then also if they are 18 or 19th century, i don't have much information on them, no markings. the sheaths seem like to good to be for that period. any information and help would be appreciated Attached Images

8th March 2005, 06:06 PM	#3
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	thanks here are two more photos of the whole sword including the sheath, any help would be appreciated , thanks again Attached Images

8th March 2005, 06:03 PM	#2
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Any photos of the entire sword, including the blade? While nicely decorated, my impression of just the hilt is that it's so clean that it looks recently manufactured. Mike

9th March 2005, 11:27 AM	#4
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	It is Turkish. No earlier than late 19th century, early 20th. I think it was a kind of officers sword in Ottoman army, but for certain rank/corps.

9th March 2005, 02:47 PM	#5
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	thanks for your information and help.