Silver Yatagan from Balkans

Sylektis · Yesterday, 06:18 PM

A Balkan yatagan exported to Russia? Is that what "AR 84" means? A translation of its blade would also be welcome.

Jim McDougall · Yesterday, 08:03 PM

AR 84 is the Russian mark for 84 zolotniki , indicating silver .875 fine (sterling is .925) so sub-sterling value.

Gonzoadler · Yesterday, 10:07 PM

I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire.

Regards
Robin

Battara · Today, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzoadler

I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire.

Regards
Robin

And the Seal of Solomon wards off evil being talismanic (Solomon in Islam was a king and a sorcerer).

Very nice piece.

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Yesterday, 08:03 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,336	AR 84 is the Russian mark for 84 zolotniki , indicating silver .875 fine (sterling is .925) so sub-sterling value.

Yesterday, 10:07 PM	#3
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 271	I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire. Regards Robin