Albanian Yatagan

[thdrivas]

Hello all,

I am new to this forum but have a strong interest in arms from Greece, Albanian and the ottoman empire generally in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

I recently purchased a Yatagan from someone living in northern Albania. He claimed that this weapon was in his family for a number of generation. Though simple, I think it is a beautiful piece. It also has a makers mark which should be visible in one of the photos and I wonder, does anyone know anything more about the sword from this?

I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you all have. Thanks!

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by thdrivas

Hello all,

I am new to this forum but have a strong interest in arms from Greece, Albanian and the ottoman empire generally in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

I recently purchased a Yatagan from someone living in northern Albania. He claimed that this weapon was in his family for a number of generation. Though simple, I think it is a beautiful piece. It also has a makers mark which should be visible in one of the photos and I wonder, does anyone know anything more about the sword from this?

I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you all have. Thanks!

Salaams thdrivas Although this weapon is not my area I am also intrigued with the Yatagan style. Thank you for posting... I have a catalogue from the Qatar Museum with a beautiful Yatagan in it which I will add later. I can also recommend Forum library as an excellent resource for research. Just type in Yatagan. Best of luck and welcome to the Forum.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Or press on this link http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/search...earchid=376143

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[thdrivas]

Ibrahiim al Balooshi,

Thanks for your kind response. This forum looks like a terrific place for my interests and I look forward to becoming part of it!

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by thdrivas

Ibrahiim al Balooshi,

Thanks for your kind response. This forum looks like a terrific place for my interests and I look forward to becoming part of it!

Salaams thdrivas~ Very kind. Thanks. We don't have a motto but it could be ... Research til you drop! This is by far the best research resource available and the great thing to do is to get involved. Welcome to the Forum!
I will shoot some pictures later from the Qatar museums Yat.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.