UNUSUAL KILIJ FITTINGS - ... EAST EUROPEAN?

ilias · 14th September 2009, 08:30 PM

Dear Alex hi.
I believe that this kilij has Greek mounts.Very often at the Greek weapons we see figures like that.Because of the dragon I believe that the figure is St George.We find it often enough at the Greek weapons. It symbolize the victory of Greeks against Ottomans.The other thought is goddess Athena.I attach a picture from a Greek flintlock with the Athena goddess. She holds a shield with a face on it and a lance.Just see the similarities at the faces and the rest of decoration.
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Ilias

14th September 2009, 08:30 PM	#3
ilias Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: GREECE Posts: 73	Dear Alex hi. I believe that this kilij has Greek mounts.Very often at the Greek weapons we see figures like that.Because of the dragon I believe that the figure is St George.We find it often enough at the Greek weapons. It symbolize the victory of Greeks against Ottomans.The other thought is goddess Athena.I attach a picture from a Greek flintlock with the Athena goddess. She holds a shield with a face on it and a lance.Just see the similarities at the faces and the rest of decoration. Best Ilias Attached Images

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