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Old 8th May 2005, 09:25 AM   #5
Radu Transylvanicus
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I couldnt agree more with Tom and Wolviex, I would doubt that of being Ottoman; it is European facture , looks much like the popular neo-classic revival hunting knives popular betwwen Victorian Era (short of terminology, second half of 19th century) to WW period... This is the more rare model, the "boar spear blade" (personal terminology here) versus the longer bladed "hanger", more like a short sword. It was likely made in the geographical area comprised between Germany and Russia, where they were quiet popular to my knowledge... Looking at the decorations and sheath it could be a limited issue to a forestry/ranger service or senior officers in a militia as it bears symbols but nothing seriously representative from a national or organisational heraldic point of view.
I would pompously declare it: Neo-Classical European hunting dirk, second half of 19th century.
Erlikhan: what is the grip made of ?! Considering your given profile, you would be able to say if a resin, bone or plastics.

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