Persian and Ottoman maces

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

The Ottoman Mace.

I note the Term Polylobate Mace... http://www.icollector.com/AN-OTTOMAN-MACE_i21581002 described and sold as

Quote"The rare, mid-16th century steel head of polylobate form, refitted to a leather-covered wooden haft with silver mounts. Late 17th century. Worn overall. Such maces were popular with Ottoman, Polish, Cossack and Tatar warriors, representing a symbol of rank as well as a weapon. Overall length 45.5 cm.
Condition II" Unquote.

Whilst it remains understandably difficult to separate Ottoman and Persian hafts with heavy weighted lumps on the end...perhaps there is some distinction in the way these hafts were decorated. The Ottoman type also covered in part by leather...Clearly the concept of badge of office was mirrored in both weapons and in the Parade nature in the Persian form in the Qajar Dynasty.

Below~ The Polylobate Ottoman Mace and to the right another ....