Translation - cartouche on Sher Bacha

longfellow · 4th May 2010, 12:14 AM

Hello Dom,

I just got a report on this piece:

"This gun is a Turkish gun which was produced in Egypt at Mohammad Ali Military Factory in Cairo, the specific date of production is not known but it is estimated between the years 1820 - 1849. This gun was made specialy for "Omar Pasha" who is one of famous Ottoman Generals.

His name is written on the gun and it was give to him when he was at the rank of Amiralay = L. General rank today."

Looking up and reading the history and various accounts of Omar Pasha Latas is quite interesting, to say the least.

Thanks for your help!

David

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4th May 2010, 12:14 AM	#11
longfellow Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 37	Hello Dom, I just got a report on this piece: "This gun is a Turkish gun which was produced in Egypt at Mohammad Ali Military Factory in Cairo, the specific date of production is not known but it is estimated between the years 1820 - 1849. This gun was made specialy for "Omar Pasha" who is one of famous Ottoman Generals. His name is written on the gun and it was give to him when he was at the rank of Amiralay = L. General rank today." Looking up and reading the history and various accounts of Omar Pasha Latas is quite interesting, to say the least. Thanks for your help! David