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Old 16th October 2023, 08:18 PM   #1
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Default Interesting saber

Hi guys.
I apologize in advance to the moderators for posting my topic in this section. I understand that the saber is European. However, the blade is maybe oriental. And undoubtedly the inscription on the blade is oriental.
My friend bought this saber for his collection. And he asks you to help him find out more about this saber.
Thanks in advance to everyone for your help.
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Old 17th October 2023, 09:20 AM   #2
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the hilt is a British Royal Navy sword hilt of the Victorian period as is the scabbard

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Old 17th October 2023, 11:20 AM   #3
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the hilt is a British Royal Navy sword hilt of the Victorian period as is the scabbard
Thanks for the info.
Perhaps someone can help with the translation of the inscription on the blade?
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Old 17th October 2023, 09:16 PM   #4
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Probably Wilkinson's was commissioned a naval sword to an officer whom had received this as a gift. It may be Turkish blade ( I suppose someone with the right knowledge could tell from the cartouche the maker) since I've seen some similar swords ( I mean the pattern) being used by officers of the Turkish navy, for example, in WWI.
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Old 17th October 2023, 10:18 PM   #5
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Is there a number anywhere? IIRC, Wilkinson did keep records which may still be available.
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Old 18th October 2023, 01:59 PM   #6
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this thread got me curious and I was researching the matter of Turkish blades fitten on to western swords.

Found a few auctions (completed) where, for example , and Italian maker had fitted a Turkish blade (not looking like yours ) onto a similar type of sabre , my guess is that when we find someone able to read the cartouche, it will read either the name of the maker or it would say something traditional or perhaps even religious
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